Spanish Conversation · Level 17
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Spanish word
permanencia
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾmaˈnenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounstay
Example
La permanencia en la ciudad fue breve.
The stay in the city was brief.
More examples
¿Cuál es el tiempo máximo de permanencia en este alojamiento?
What is the maximum length of stay at this accommodation?
Core concept
Continued presence in a place or situation.
Common phrases
permanencia en el país
stay in the country
tiempo de permanencia
length of stay
permanencia temporal
temporary stay
Similar words
estancia: Occupies a place for a set, limited period, often for personal or everyday purposes.
estadía: Constitutes a brief, trip-related stay that includes lodging during travel.
residencia: Entails living in a place for an extended period as one's primary home.
alojamiento: Serves as the lodging or physical space arranged for guests to stay.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o estado de permanecer en un lugar o situación durante un periodo, con énfasis en la continuidad.
Word origin
From Latin permanentia, from the verb permanēre (per- 'completely' + manēre 'to remain'), meaning the state or action of remaining in one place.
Usage tips
- Mainly used in formal or abstract contexts to stress continuity; for brief or everyday stays use estancia, visita, or the verbs quedarse or estar en.
Other meanings
- permanencenoun
- residencenoun
Opposites
- salidadeparturenoun
Related words
- permanecerremainverb
- permanentepermanentadjective