Costanza (en. Constance)

/kos'tanθa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of being constant.
His constancy at work led him to be promoted.
Su costanza en el trabajo lo llevó a ser promovido.
Maintenance of the same direction or attitude.
The constancy of her opinions made her respected in the community.
La costanza en sus opiniones la hizo respetada en la comunidad.
Ability to not change one's mind or purpose.
The constancy of his commitment is admirable.
La costanza de su compromiso es admirable.

Etymology

From Latin 'constantia', meaning firmness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

constancy and security
Firmness and confidence in the actions taken.
costanza y seguridad
maintain constancy
To hold an attitude or behavior without changing.
mantener la costanza
constancy in character
Constant color of a person's personality.
costanza en el carácter

Related Words

constant
That which is invariable or does not change.
constante
persistent
That which persists in a purpose.
persistente
firmness
Quality of being firm or constant.
firmeza

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to someone who is very determined in their actions.
That girl has a lot of constancy; she never gives up.
Esa chica tiene mucha costanza, nunca se rinde.
Colloquial use to describe a repetition in behavior.
His constancy in exercising is already legendary.
Su costanza para hacer ejercicio ya es legendaria.