How to Say "lingers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lingers” is “permanece” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB1
An abstract feeling or quality
Examples
El sabor amargo permanece en mi boca después del café.
The bitter taste lingers in my mouth after the coffee.
Su legado permanece vivo en la memoria de la gente.
His legacy persists (remains alive) in people's memory.
La duda sobre su inocencia aún permanece.
The doubt about his innocence still persists.
Describing Ongoing States
Use 'permanece' when you want to emphasize that a situation, condition, or feeling is not changing or going away. It is stronger than just saying 'it is'.
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