maneō
The English verb 'stay' is translated into Latin as maneō. Wiktionary also lists stō.
Meaning: to remain in a particular place (verb)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
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| maneō |
| stō |
To express the idea of staying, Latin uses different verbs depending on whether you are emphasizing a continuous state or a physical position. Use maneō to describe remaining in a particular place or continuing a certain state, such as staying at home or remaining alive. In medieval Latin, the form manere is also used to mean 'stay'.
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on the nuance of the action. Use maneō when the emphasis is on remaining in a state or continuing to be in a place. Use stō when the emphasis is on the physical act of standing or staying in a fixed position or location.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of maneō is manēre. The infinitive form of stō is stāre.
Did you know?
- The English words 'remain' and 'mansion' both come from manēre.
- While stō means to stay, it is also used to describe a statue's position. The English word 'statue' comes from this verb because a statue is something that stays in one place forever.
- In English, if you 'stay' in a position, you might be sitting, but in Latin, using stō specifically implies you are staying there on your feet.
Examples in context
- Mane hic!Stay here!
- Hic maneō.I stay here.
- In hortō maneō.I stay in the garden.
- Domī maneō.I stay at home.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Quintus are deciding where to spend the evening.
- AureliaUbi manēs, Quinte?Where are you staying, Quintus?
- QuintusIn villā meā maneō.I am staying in my villa.
- AureliaEgo quoque ibi maneō.I am staying there too.
- QuintusOptime, te exspectō.Great, I will wait for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stay” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
