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    Permanecía (en. Remained)

    /perma'neθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stay in a place or situation without moving.
    Calmness remained in the room despite the external chaos.
    La calma permanecía en la sala a pesar del caos exterior.
    To continue existing or being in a specific state.
    His influence remained in the final decision.
    Su influencia permanecía en la decisión final.
    To be in a relationship, state, or condition for an extended period.
    We ensured that peace remained during the agreement.
    Nos aseguramos de que la paz permanecía durante el acuerdo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'permanere', which means 'to remain' or 'to stay'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stand firm
    To maintain a position without yielding.
    permanecer firme
    to remain in the background
    To not draw attention or not be the main focus.
    permanecer en segundo plano
    to remain in view
    To always be visible or present.
    permanecer a la vista

    Related Words

    permanent
    That lasts or is maintained for an indefinite time.
    permanente
    permanently
    In a manner that remains unchanged.
    permanentemente
    to remain
    To be in a place or state without moving.
    permanecer

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the same situation without changes.
    After so many years in the same job, I feel like I'm stuck in a routine.
    Después de tantos años en el mismo trabajo, siento que permanezco en una rutina.
    Not to move from a place, like at a boring party.
    I was at that party, but I knew I was only staying out of courtesy.
    Estuve en esa fiesta, pero sabía que solo permanecía por cortesía.