permanecir
to remain
verb pehr-mah-neh-SEHR Rare
Origin: Latin permanere, 'to last'
Also means
to stay
Usage Note
Permanecer is a formal synonym for quedarse, often implying a more lasting or deliberate state rather than a brief stay. It pairs with adjectives of state: permaneció callado (he remained silent). In official, legal, or literary registers it is strongly preferred over quedarse.
Examples
"El niño permaneció callado durante la clase."
Natural Translation
The child remained silent during the class.

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