This is the 7308th most frequent Portuguese word.
mantenha
"Maintain" or "keep."
Used as a verb imperative form to suggest maintaining a state of calm.
Por favor, mantenha a calma durante a reunião.
Please, stay calm during the meeting.
Used as a verb imperative form to instruct someone to uphold an action or behavior.
Sempre mantenha a postura adequada ao sentar.
Always maintain proper posture when sitting.
Used as a verb in the subjunctive mode, referring to the condition of sustaining something.