Manter
Example: É importante manter a calma durante a prova.
Definition
"Manter" means to continue or preserve a certain state, condition, or behavior over time. It often implies keeping something stable or unchanged, as in the example phrase, 'It is important to maintain calm during the test.'
Etymology
The word "manter" comes from the Latin 'manu tenere,' which means 'to hold in the hand.' Over time, this evolved in Portuguese to mean holding or keeping something steady or ongoing. Did you know that its roots connect the physical act of holding to the abstract idea of maintaining?
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