infinidade
/ĩ.fi.niˈda.d͡ʒi/feminine
The English word 'infinity' is translated into Portuguese as infinidade. Wiktionary also lists infinito.
Meaning: endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| infinidade | /ĩ.fi.niˈda.d͡ʒi/ (Brazil) /ĩ.fi.niˈda.dɨ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| infinito | /ĩ.fiˈni.tu/ (Brazil) /ĩ.fiˈni.tu/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
The term refers to the concept of endlessness, unlimitedness or an absence of end or limit. While infinidade is the standard noun for the concept of infinity, it can also be used to mean 'a multitude of' or 'a great many' things, such as in the phrase uma infinidade de problemas (an infinity of problems).
Which one should you use?
The masculine form infinito is used as an adjective meaning 'infinite', whereas the noun infinidade means 'infinity'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the adjective to describe a feminine plural noun, you should use the form infinitas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ĩ.fi.niˈda.dʒi/. The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word infinito is a doublet of the rarer word infindo, meaning both words share the same ancient Latin root but entered the language through different paths.
- While infinito is the standard term, poetic Portuguese often uses the word imensidão to describe a visual infinity, such as the 'infinity' of the ocean or the sky.
- Portuguese speakers use the phrase ao infinito e além to translate the famous catchphrase 'To infinity and beyond' from the movie Toy Story.
Examples in context
- Meditação é a dissolução dos pensamentos na consciência eterna ou pura consciência sem objetivação, é o saber sem pensar, é a fusão da finitude no infinito.Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity.This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of the adjective infinito.Tatoeba #3467164 by carlosalberto, translation #3467150 by carlosalberto
- A imaginação é infinitaImagination is infinite
- A natureza carrega consigo uma infinitude de belezaNature carries with it an infinitude of beauty
- O universo é ilimitadoThe universe is infinite
- A persistência do amor é infindávelThe persistence of love is infinite
- Eu te amarei por toda a eternidadeI will love you for all eternity
- A lista de tarefas parece não ter fimThe to-do list seems to have no end
- Há uma infinidade de possibilidades para o futuro.There is an infinity of possibilities for the future.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are looking at the night sky.
- JulianaOlhe para as estrelas, Gabriel.Look at the stars, Gabriel.
- GabrielÉ impressionante a imensidão do espaço.The immensity of space is impressive.
- JulianaSim, parece que vivemos em uma infinidade.Yes, it seems that we live in an infinity.
- GabrielRealmente, não consigo imaginar o fim disso.Indeed, I cannot imagine the end of it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “infinity” translations and entries infinidade, infinito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries infinito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
