Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
perpetuo
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾˈpetwo/
Meaning
- adjectiveperpetual
Example
Es un problema perpetuo.
It's a perpetual problem.
More examples
Vivimos en una situación perpetua de cambio.
We live in a perpetual situation of change.
Core concept
An unbroken circle.
Common phrases
situación perpetua
perpetual situation
tensión perpetua
perpetual tension
Similar words
permanente: Endures for a long period and remains in effect; not temporary.
continuo: Occurs without interruption, forming an unbroken flow.
duradero: Lasts a long time and resists wear or decay.
eterno: Endures for all time with no end.
Definition in Spanish
Que permanece sin cambio durante mucho tiempo, con la idea de continuidad o permanencia.
Word origin
From Latin perpetuus meaning 'continuous, unceasing', which passed into Spanish with the sense of lasting without change.
Usage tips
- Used chiefly in formal or written contexts; in everyday speech speakers often use para siempre or siempre instead of perpetuo.