Inmortal (en. Immortal)

/in-mor-tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is said of a being that has no end to its existence.
The heroes of mythology are considered immortal.
Los héroes de la mitología son considerados inmortales.
That which remains in memory or history.
His literary work made him immortal among great writers.
Su obra literaria lo hizo inmortal entre los grandes escritores.
That which cannot be destroyed or annihilated.
The idea of immortal love has been a constant in poetry.
La idea del amor inmortal ha sido una constante en la poesía.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin "immortalis," which is composed of the prefix "in-" (negation) and "mortalis" (mortal).

Common Phrases and Expressions

immortal in memory
That which endures in the memory of people.
inmortal en la memoria
the immortal
Refers to someone or something that has left a lasting mark in history.
el inmortal

Related Words

immortality
State of being immortal.
inmortalidad
mortal
That which can die; opposite of immortal.
mortal
eternity
State of being eternal.
eternidad

Slang Meanings

A person who is very remembered or admired.
That artist is immortal in his genre.
Ese artista es inmortal en su género.
Something that never goes out of style.
That song is immortal; we always listen to it.
Esa canción es inmortal, siempre la escuchamos.