How to Say "Infinity" in Spanish

infinidad

/infiniˈdad/feminine

The Spanish word for infinity is infinidad.

infinidad is a noun that refers to endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit.

Meaning: endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is formed from the prefix in- (not), the root fin- (end) and the suffix -idad (equivalent to the English -ity).

While infinidad is the noun (infinity), infinito is the adjective (infinite) used to describe something.

In Spain, the term mogollón is used to express abundance or a large amount.

The phrase una infinidad de is commonly used to mean 'a vast number of' or 'countless' when followed by a noun.

/infiniˈdad/

The word infinito is used in Spanish grammar to describe the 'infinitive' form of a verb, such as cantar or comer.
In Spanish, the word fin is used in the expression fin de semana to describe the 'weekend', literally translating to the 'end of the week'.
The Spanish word definir (to define) shares the same root fin as infinidad, as defining something literally means setting its 'end' or boundary.

La secuencia continúa hasta el infinito.
The sequence continues to infinity.
Siento una infinidad de cosas en mi mente.
I feel an infinity of things in my mind.
Hay una infinidad de estrellas en el cielo.
There is an infinity of stars in the sky.
Me ofrece una infinidad de opciones de trabajo.
It offers me an infinity of job options.

Daniel and Sofía are looking at the night sky.

Daniel

Mira la infinidad de luces allá arriba.
Look at the infinity of lights up there.
Sofía

Es increíble lo inmenso que es el universo.
It is incredible how huge the universe is.
Daniel

Parece que no tiene límites, Sofía.
It seems like it has no limits, Sofía.
Sofía

Es una visión realmente hermosa.
It is a truly beautiful sight.

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