eternidad
/eteɾniˈdad/feminine
The English word "eternity" is translated into Spanish as eternidad.
Eternidad refers to infinite time. In a colloquial sense, the phrase una eternidad is frequently used hyperbolically to describe a very long period of time or an annoying delay, much like the English expression "an eternity".
Meaning: infinite time (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la eternidad).
How do you pronounce it?
/eteɾniˈdad/
When do people say it?
To emphasize that something is everlasting in a religious context, speakers often use the expression por los siglos de los siglos, which translates to "for the centuries of the centuries".
Did you know?
- In Spanish literature, the concept of eternity is often tied to the word perpetuidad, which carries a more formal, legalistic connotation of 'everlastingness' than the more spiritual eternidad.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in religious settings, the phrase por siempre jamás is often used as a more poetic or emphatic way to express an eternity that never ends.
- If you want to describe someone who is incredibly boring or a situation that feels like it will never end, you might call it eterno in a way that implies a heavy, weary weight.
Examples in context
- La eternidad dura harto.Eternity lasts so long.This sentence shows how to express that eternity lasts a very long time using eternidad.Tatoeba #1642914 by marcelostockle, translation #9670862 by DJ_Saidez
- Me hicieron esperar una eternidad.I was kept waiting for an eternity.This sentence uses eternidad hyperbolically to describe a long wait.Tatoeba #1642916 by marcelostockle, translation #278055 by CK
- Llevamos esperándote una eternidad.We've been waiting an eternity for you.This sentence uses eternidad to describe the length of time spent waiting for someone.Tatoeba #1256009 by marcelostockle, translation #1256050 by marcelostockle
- Nos prometemos amor eterno.We promise each other eternal love.
- ¡Estaremos juntos siempre y para siempre!We will be together always and forever!
- Dedicamos este monumento a la perpetuidad de nuestra cultura.We dedicate this monument to the eternity of our culture.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at a beautiful sunset.
- AlejandroPodría mirar este paisaje por una eternidad.I could look at this landscape for an eternity.
- MaríaYo también, es realmente mágico.Me too, it is truly magical.
- AlejandroParece que el tiempo se detuvo en la eternidad.It feels like time stopped in eternity.
- MaríaEs el momento perfecto, Alejandro.It is the perfect moment, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eternity” translations and entries eternidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
