permanente
/peɾmaˈnente/
The English adjective "abiding" can be translated into Spanish as permanente.
Permanente is used to describe something that is continuing.
Meaning: continuing (adj)
Which one should you use?
While permanente implies something that is constant or unchanging, the word duradero is often used for something that lasts a long time or is durable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective permanente is gender-neutral and remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To make the adjective plural, add -s to form permanentes.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾmaˈnente/
Did you know?
- The word permanente is often used in Spanish beauty salons to describe a 'permanent wave' or a perm, which is a chemical change to hair.
- The word permanente shares its DNA with the English word 'remain', as both come from the Latin root 'manere', meaning 'to stay'.
- In Spanish, if you describe a job as permanente, it specifically refers to a 'tenured' or 'permanent' position that is not a temporary contract.
Examples in context
- Tenemos una amistad duradera.We have an enduring friendship.
- un amor permanenteAn abiding love
- Es una sensación permanente en su pecho.It is a permanent feeling in her chest.
- Buscamos un cambio permanente en la empresa.We are looking for a permanent change in the company.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing their friendship.
- JavierNuestra amistad es una conexión permanente.Our friendship is an abiding connection.
- LucíaSí, siempre hemos estado unidos.Yes, we have always been close.
- JavierEs un sentimiento permanente y real.It is an abiding and real feeling.
- LucíaYo también lo siento así, Javier.I feel the same way, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry permanente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries permanente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
