ácrono
/akɾono/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for timeless is ácrono. It is also spelled acrónico.
Meaning: not decreasing over time in quality and appeal (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ácrono | /akɾono/ (from spelling rules) | |
| acrónico | /akɾoniko/ (from spelling rules) | alternative form |
This adjective describes something that does not decrease in quality or appeal over time.
Which one should you use?
acrónico is an alternative spelling of ácrono.
How do you pronounce it?
/akɾono/
Did you know?
- To describe a 'timeless classic', a Spanish speaker is more likely to say un clásico on its own, as the word 'classic' inherently implies a lack of aging in the language.
- In Spanish, calling something eterno is not just about time, but is often used as a hyperbole to complain about something taking too long, such as una espera eterna.
- The word atemporal is the preferred choice for designers and art critics, whereas ácrono sounds like a term from a physics textbook.
Examples in context
- Eterno amorTimeless love
- Eterna bellezaTimeless beauty
- Eternos principiosTimeless principles
- Moda intemporalTimeless fashion
- Música intemporalTimeless music
- Momento intemporalTimeless moment
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at old photographs in a museum.
- DanielMira este retrato, es realmente ácrono.Look at this portrait, it is truly timeless.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel, nunca pasa de moda.You are right, Daniel, it never goes out of style.
- DanielMe encanta esa cualidad ácrona del arte.I love that timeless quality of art.
- ElenaYo también, Elena piensa lo mismo.Me too, Elena thinks the same.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “timeless” translations and entries ácrono, acrónico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
