What is the Spanish word for "remain"?

Learn how to say "remain" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

remain

Spanish

permanecer

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Alternative translations of "remain"

quedar
restar
mantenerse
subsistir

Examples of how to use "remain" in Spanish

English
Please remain in your seats.
Spanish
Por favor, permanezcan en sus asientos.
English
I remain calm during exams.
Spanish
Me mantengo tranquilo durante los exámenes.
English
She remained silent after the news.
Spanish
Ella permaneció en silencio después de la noticia.
English
They are remaining patient with us.
Spanish
Ellos están manteniendo la paciencia con nosotros.
English
He has remained loyal for years.
Spanish
Él ha permanecido leal durante años.

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