Spanish word

perpetuar

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾpeˈtwaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbkeep alive

Example

Queremos perpetuar nuestras tradiciones.

We want to keep our traditions alive.

Illustration for perpetuar (keep alive)

More examples

No conviene perpetuar hábitos que impidan tu progreso.

It is not advisable to perpetuate habits that impede your progress.

Core concept

A family photograph preserved across generations.

Common phrases

  • perpetuar malos hábitos

    perpetuate bad habits

  • perpetuar un error

    perpetuate an error

Similar words

mantener: Keep a condition or state going over time without letting it lapse.
prolongar: Extend the length of a period, event, or activity.
conservar: Keep objects or records intact by protecting them from damage.
guardar: Put objects away or store them safely for later use.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer perdurar algo de modo que se conserve a lo largo del tiempo.

Word origin

From Latin perpetuāre 'to make perpetual', ultimately from perpetuus meaning 'continuous, lasting'.

Usage tips

  • A close cognate of English 'perpetuate', but in Spanish it often sounds formal and can carry positive or negative nuance, so speakers sometimes soften it with 'hacer que dure'.

Other meanings

  • preserveverb

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