Eterno (en. Eternal)
/eˈteɾno/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Character that alludes to what is immortal or imperishable.
Eternal love is a recurring theme in poetry.
El amor eterno es un tema recurrente en la poesía.
That does not cease to be or cannot cease to be.
Time is eternal in the universe.
El tiempo es eterno en el universo.
That presents itself as incessant or is always present.
His eternal search for truth led him to many places.
Su eterna búsqueda de la verdad lo llevó a muchos lugares.
Etymology
From Latin 'aeternus', meaning 'not limited by time'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eternal love
Love that is considered unchanging and enduring over time.
amor eterno
eternal rest
State of peace considered lasting, associated with death.
descanso eterno
eternal return
Philosophical concept suggesting that time and existence repeat in cycles.
eterno retorno
Related Words
perpetuity
Condition of lasting forever or having no end.
perpetuidad
infinity
That has no limits in space or time.
infinito
durability
Ability to last or remain without deteriorating.
durabilidad
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to something that seems to last too long or is endless.
That movie was eternal, it never ended.
Esa película fue eterna, no terminaba nunca.
Description of a state of waiting that seems to extend indefinitely.
The line for the concert was eternal.
La fila para el concierto estaba eterna.