What does it mean word for word?
rimanere is a second-conjugation verb, which is indicated by its -ere ending.
Which one should you use?
In Italian, rimanere emphasizes the continuation of a physical presence in a location. This distinguishes it from the verb stare, which is often used to describe health or temporary states. Additionally, while rimanere means to stay or remain in a place, it can also carry the meaning of "to be left".
How does it change in a sentence?
rimanere is an intransitive verb. The past participle is rimasto (though rimanesto is also a possible form, rimasto is more common in modern Italian). One specific conjugated form is Resterà, which is the third person singular form of the future tense.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ri.maˈne.re/.
Did you know?
- While rimanere means 'to stay', it is the standard verb used to describe the act of becoming pregnant, rimanere incinta.
- If someone is rimasto al verde, they have 'stayed at the green', which is the Italian way of saying they are completely broke.
- The verb rimanere is used to describe the experience of becoming a widow or widower, as in the phrase rimanere vedovo.
Examples in context
- Io devo rimanere qui.I've got to stay here.This sentence uses rimanere to express a necessity to stay in a specific location.Tatoeba #3554035 by Guybrush88, translation #2359770 by CK
- Devo rimanere a casa.I have to stay home.This sentence uses rimanere to express a necessity to stay at home.Tatoeba #3975861 by Guybrush88, translation #256482 by CK
- Vuoi rimanere a casa?Do you want to stay home?This sentence uses rimanere to ask about a desire to stay at home.Tatoeba #8423837 by Guybrush88, translation #8032103 by CK
- Mi scusi, quanto tempo rimane a Firenze?Excuse me, how long will you stay in Florence?
- Il signore soggiorna all'hotelThe gentleman is staying at the hotel.
- La mia famiglia resterà in Italia per un meseMy family will stay in Italy for a month.
- Resta un po' di piùStay a little longer.
- Non andare via, rimaniDon't go, stay.
- Quanto tempo rimarrai?How long will you stay?
- Vieni a soggiornare da me!Come stay at my place!
- Mi piace molto qui. Posso rimanere ancora per un po'?I really like it here. Can I stay a bit longer?
- Vengo a Roma per lavoro, rimarrò una settimanaI'm coming to Rome for work, I will stay for one week.
- 303 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a cafe, Martina asks Francesco if he is leaving or staying.
- FrancescoTi va di rimanere ancora un po'?Do you want to stay a little longer?
- MartinaSì, vorrei rimanere con te.Yes, I would like to stay with you.
- FrancescoVa bene, allora restiamo qui.Alright, then let's stay here.
- MartinaPerfetto, ordiniamo un altro caffè.Perfect, let's order another coffee.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rimanere, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
