Spanish Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Spanish word
infinito
Pronunciation
IPA/infiˈnito/
Meaning
- adjectiveinfinite
Example
Tiene una paciencia infinita.
He has infinite patience.
More examples
Desde la playa, el horizonte parecía infinito.
From the beach, the horizon seemed endless.
Core concept
Space without boundary.
Common phrases
amor infinito
endless love
espacio infinito
endless space
Similar words
ilimitado: Lacks an imposed ceiling or restriction and can run on indefinitely.
interminable: Seems never to end because its duration feels unceasing.
eterno: Persists for all time, thought of as lasting forever.
inacabable: Seems unfinishable, continuing without a visible endpoint.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo no tiene fin ni límite en tiempo, cantidad o extensión.
Word origin
From Latin infinitus, made from in- 'not' plus finitus 'limited', so the word literally means 'without limits'.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish infinito often functions as a hyperbole to intensify feelings or quantities rather than a precise mathematical term.