remain
verbContinue to be in a place or state.
- permanecer
Permanecer is more explicit and often more formal than ficar.
The door must remain closed.
A porta deve permanecer fechada.
- ficar
Portuguese pattern: ficar + place or state.
I stayed home yesterday.
Fiquei em casa ontem.
You can stay here.
Pode ficar aqui.
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