permanecer

to stay

permanecer(pehr-mah-neh-sehr)

intransitive verb

1. (to remain in a place)

a. to stay

Voy a permanecer aquí mientras vas de compras.

I'm going to stay here while you go shopping.

2. (to continue in a state)

a. to remain

Voy a permanecer en silencio hasta que me pidan que hable.

I will remain silent until they ask me to speak.

b. to stay

Ella va a permanecer enojada si no le hablas.

She is going to stay mad if you don't talk to her.