permanente
/peɾmaˈnente/
The Spanish word for "permanent" is permanente.
The adjective permanente is used to describe something that lasts for an indefinitely long time.
Meaning: lasting for an indefinitely long time (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may use definitivo as an alternative to express the sense of "permanent" or "definitive".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective permanente is invariant for gender, so it remains the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine noun. To make the word plural, use permanentes.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾmaˈnente/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word permanente is used as a noun to refer to a 'perm' hairstyle, short for permanente de cabello.
- The word permanente shares the same root as the English word 'manor', both descending from the Latin 'manere' meaning 'to stay' or 'to remain'.
- While permanente describes duration, the alternative definitivo is often used for things that are final or irrevocable, such as a 'permanent' address or a final decision.
Examples in context
- La peste es permanente.The stench is permanent.This sentence shows how to describe a continuous stench using permanente.Tatoeba #9051929 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9051930 by rafaeldejesus8199
- La muerte es permanente.Death is permanent.This sentence uses permanente to describe the nature of death.Tatoeba #1987447 by Shishir, translation #1876992 by Spamster
- No tengo un empleo permanente.I don't have a permanent job.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a job type using permanente.Tatoeba #6690816 by arh, translation #9663023 by DJ_Saidez
- El contrato de trabajo es de naturaleza permanente.The employment contract is of a permanent nature.
- Estamos buscando una solución duradera para el problema.We are looking for a permanent/durable solution to the problem.
- Quiero que nuestra amistad sea eterna.I want our friendship to be permanent/eternal.
- Tengo un trabajo fijo en una oficina de abogados.I have a permanent job at a law firm.
- Voy a tomar una decisión definitiva acerca de mi futuro.I am going to make a permanent/definitive decision about my future.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a mistake in a computer program.
- Daniel¿Es un error permanente?Is it a permanent error?
- LucíaNo, Daniel, es solo un error temporal.No, Daniel, it is only a temporary error.
- DanielQué alivio saber que no es permanente.What a relief to know it isn't permanent.
- LucíaSí, lo arreglaremos pronto.Yes, we will fix it soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “permanent” translations and entries permanente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries permanente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
