Incesante (en. Incessant)
/inθeˈsante/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has no end or ceases.
The incessant noise of the construction bothered me.
El ruido incesante de la construcción me molestaba.
That remains continuous over time.
He suffered from an incessant pain in his head.
Sufrió de un dolor incesante en la cabeza.
Unrelenting, that does not stop.
His criticism was incessant over the years.
Su crítica fue incesante a lo largo de los años.
Etymology
From Latin 'incessans, incessantis', which means 'that does not cease'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incessant noise
Noise that does not cease.
ruido incesante
incessant criticism
Constant and ongoing criticism.
crítica incesante
incessant work
Work without rest.
trabajo incesante
Related Words
cease
To stop or to halt.
cesar
perpetual
That lasts forever.
perpetuo
constant
That remains unchanged.
constante
Slang Meanings
Annoyance that never stops.
That little dog is incessant; it won't stop barking.
Ese perrito es incesante, no deja de ladrar.
Work that never ends.
I am in an incessant of tasks at the office.
Estoy en un incesante de tareas en la oficina.