permanecer
remain
The word 'permanecer', translated to 'remain' in English, is commonly used in Spanish conversation and written contexts. This verb is used to express the continuity or persistence of a certain state, condition, or situation. For example, it can be used in sentences like 'quiero permanecer contigo' which means 'I want to remain with you'. It is an essential verb in Spanish language that every learner should familiarize with.
Example sentences using: permanecer
Voy a permanecer en casa.
I'm going to stay at home.
This sentence uses the verb 'permanecer' or 'to stay’ in English. Here, it appears in the future tense (Voy a + infinitive form of verb), indicating an action that will happen in the future.
Ella decidió permanecer en silencio.
She decided to remain silent.
In this sentence, 'permanecer' translates into English as 'to remain'. It is being used in the sense of maintaining a certain state or condition - in this case, silence.
Es importante permanecer calmado en situaciones de estrés.
It's important to stay calm in stressful situations.
In this example, 'permanecer' again signifies the continuation of a specific state, or remaining - in this case, calm under stress.
Mi abuela solía permanecer entrenando sus plantas.
My grandmother used to stay training her plants.
'Permanecer' here is used to indicate a habitual action done by the grandmother in the past. The action here is 'training her plants' which she used to do habitually.
Vamos a permanecer amigos, no importa qué.
We're going to stay friends, no matter what.
In this sentence, 'permanecer' in the future tense is used to express the intention to continue being friends regardless of the circumstances.
Las estrellas permanecen brillando toda la noche.
The stars remain shining all night.
This example of 'permanecer' is used to explain a continuing state, in this case the stars shining. 'Brillando' refers to the continuous action the stars are maintaining.
El recuerdo de ese día va a permanecer siempre conmigo.
The memory of that day will always stay with me.
This is a usage of 'permanecer' indicating a state or condition - the memory of the day - that is going to last or continue indefinitely.
Los alumnos deben permanecer en sus asientos.
The students must remain in their seats.
In this sentence, permanecer is used to express requirement or obligation - students are required to stay (remain) in their seats.
El café puede permanecer caliente durante mucho tiempo.
Coffee can stay hot for a long time.
This sentence uses 'permanecer' as the main verb and in this context, the English equivalent would be 'stay'. 'Caliente' is the state the subject (café) can maintain.
La iglesia ha permanecido en este lugar durante siglos.
The church has remained in this place for centuries.
In this instance, 'permanecer' is used to describe a lasting, unchanged state of being, specifically the location of the church.