Permaneciendo (en. Remaining)

/peɾma.neˈθjen̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Being in a place or state without changing.
She is staying at home while it rains.
Ella está permaneciendo en su casa mientras llueve.
Continuing in a condition or state.
The committee is staying united despite the differences.
El comité está permaneciendo unido a pesar de las diferencias.
Not leaving a place.
They are staying at the conference all day.
Están permaneciendo en la conferencia todo el día.

Etymology

From Latin 'permanere', meaning 'to remain' or 'to be fixed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

staying in the dark
Being in an unknown or uncertain situation.
permaneciendo en la oscuridad
staying afloat
Remaining in a favorable position in difficult situations.
permaneciendo a flote
staying calm
Maintaining calm in stressful situations.
permaneciendo tranquilo

Related Words

permanent
Something that is durable and does not change.
permanente
permanence
State of being in a place continuously.
permanencia
remain
Staying in a site or state without changing.
permanecer

Slang Meanings

Standing still without doing anything.
You're staying like a lion, move!
Estás permaneciendo como un león, ¡muévete!
Not leaving a party.
Keep staying here, the party is just beginning.
Sigue permaneciendo aquí, la fiesta apenas comienza.