Permanecieron (en. Remained)
/peɾma.ne.θje.ɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To remain in one place without changing position.
They stayed on the beach until sunset.
Ellos permanecieron en la playa hasta el atardecer.
To be in a state or situation for a certain period of time.
The problems remained unsolved for months.
Los problemas permanecieron sin solución por meses.
To continue existing or operating.
The traditions remained despite the changes.
Las tradiciones permanecieron a pesar de los cambios.
Etymology
From the Latin 'permanere', which means 'to stay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not to remain silent
Speak openly about a topic.
no permanecer en silencio
stay on the path
Continue in the right direction.
permanecer en el camino
stay firm
Not to yield to pressure.
permanecer firme
Related Words
permanent
That lasts constantly without interruption.
permanente
permanence
State of remaining in a place or situation.
permanencia
to remain
Act of staying in one place.
permanecer
Slang Meanings
To be hanging out
They were so comfortable that they hung out at the party.
Estaban tan a gusto que se quedaron colgados en la fiesta.
To put down roots
After a year in the same place, they decided to put down roots.
Después de un año en el mismo sitio, decidieron echar raíces.