permanezco

Permanezco is the first-person singular form of the Spanish verb permanecer in the present indicative. It means “I remain” or “I stay,” indicating ongoing action in the present. Permanecer is an irregular verb in this tense, with the yo form ending in -zco: permanezco. The full present-tense paradigm is: yo permanezco, tú permaneces, él permanece, nosotros permanecemos, vosotros permanecéis, ellos permanecen.

Usage of permanecer emphasizes continuity or persistence over time, often in contrast with verbs that imply a temporary stay or a change of location. It is used for staying in a place (permanecer en la ciudad) as well as for maintaining a state or condition (permanece atento, permanece en silencio). In formal or literary contexts, it can convey endurance or steadfastness.

Etymology: the verb derives from Latin permanere, formed from per- “through” or “to the end” and manere “to stay, to remain,” a lineage shared with related terms about duration and persistence.

Examples: “Permanezco en casa durante la tormenta.” “El museo permanece cerrado los lunes.” “Aunque llovía, permaneció en el lugar.” These sentences illustrate staying in a location and keeping a given state.

Notes: permanezco is the standard yo form, used across continental Spanish varieties. The choice between permanecer and otros verbs like quedarse or seguir depends on nuance, with permanecer focusing on ongoing presence or condition rather than a temporary action.