Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
sempiterno
Pronunciation
IPA/sempiˈteɾno/
Meaning
- adjectiveeternal
Example
Su recuerdo es sempiterno.
His memory is eternal.
More examples
¿Crees que nuestro amor será sempiterno?
Do you think our love will be eternal?
Core concept
An unending, unchanged quality.
Similar words
eterno: Exists eternally, expressing a never-ending, timeless duration.
duradero: Lasts a long time while retaining function or appearance.
perenne: Shows continual presence across seasons, recurring year after year.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo que dura para siempre y no cambia con el tiempo, usado con frecuencia para recuerdos, cualidades o ideas.
Word origin
From Latin sempiternus, from semper 'always' plus -ternus, a suffix that conveys ongoing duration.
Usage tips
- Commonly found in written or poetic contexts when emphasizing permanence, and it can sound too strong in everyday speech.