Constancia (en. Constancy)

/kons'tansja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Firmness and persistence in the fulfillment of a task or in the defense of an idea.
Constancy is key to achieving success in any project.
La constancia es clave para alcanzar el éxito en cualquier proyecto.
Quality of being constant and not yielding to difficulties.
His constancy in studying allowed him to graduate with honors.
Su constancia en el estudio le permitió graduarse con honores.
Regularity in the performance of an activity.
Constancy in exercise is fundamental to maintaining good health.
La constancia en el ejercicio es fundamental para mantener una buena salud.

Etymology

From Latin 'constantia', which means firmness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maintain constancy
to remain steadfast in a task despite difficulties.
mantener la constancia
increase constancy
to strengthen determination in a process.
aumentar la constancia
constancy of studies
certificate that accredits attendance or performance in an educational program.
constancia de estudios

Related Words

constant
That does not change and remains over time.
constante
inconstancy
Quality of not being constant, changing frequently.
inconstancia
consistency
Firmness and solidity in actions or arguments.
consistencia

Slang Meanings

To be stubborn about something.
That boy has a constancy that borders on stubbornness.
Ese chico tiene una constancia que raya en la terquedad.
To persist in an attitude.
His constancy at work sometimes makes him annoying to others.
Su constancia en el trabajo a veces lo vuelve molesto para los demás.