No. 12,978 in Spanish
permanezca
"Permanezca" means "stay" or "remain" (formal command form).
In a sentence
Por favor, permanezca en línea hasta que sea atendido.
Please remain on the line until someone attends to you.
Here, 'permanezca' is used as a formal command (imperative mood) addressing 'usted', the polite singular form of 'you'.
Es importante que el libro permanezca en su lugar para evitar confusiones.
It's important that the book remains in its place to avoid confusion.
In this sentence, 'permanezca' is used in the subjunctive mood, which is commonly employed in dependent clauses where a condition or requirement is expressed.
Espero que él permanezca tranquilo durante la reunión.
I hope that he remains calm during the meeting.
Here, 'permanezca' appears in the subjunctive mood, as subjunctive is used following verbs that express hope, desire, or uncertainty.
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