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Spanish word
permanente
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾmaˈnente/
Meaning
- adjectivepermanent
Example
Este daño es permanente.
This damage is permanent.
More examples
Firmaron un contrato permanente después del periodo de prueba.
They signed an open-ended contract after the trial period.
Core concept
An engraved name on a stone that does not weather away.
Common phrases
contrato permanente
open-ended contract
empleo permanente
permanent position
residencia permanente
permanent residency
Similar words
duradero: Enduring for a long period while gradually showing use or aging.
perpetuo: Continuing forever with no planned end or cessation.
constante: Staying steady and unchanged across moments or situations.
estable: Resistant to change, maintaining function under external stress.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo que permanece sin cambio a lo largo del tiempo y no es temporal.
Word origin
From medieval Latin permanentem, ultimately from Latin per 'completely' + manēre 'to remain', giving the sense 'to remain completely' and thus 'lasting'.
Usage tips
- Common in formal descriptions; use duradero for less absolute durability and para siempre for 'forever', and note that permanente ends in -e so it is the same for masculine and feminine.
Other meanings
- lastingadjective
- everlastingadjective
Opposites
- temporaltemporaryadjective
- transitorioshort-termadjective
Related words
- permanenciapermanencenoun
- permanentementepermanentlyadverb