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    Perpetua (en. Life)

    /perˈpetua/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of something that has no end.
    The perpetual search for truth is a recurring theme in literature.
    La perpetua búsqueda de la verdad es un tema recurrente en la literatura.
    Condition of a penalty that is applied indefinitely.
    The criminal was sentenced to life imprisonment.
    El criminal fue condenado a prisión perpetua.
    adjective
    That repeats without ceasing.
    The perpetual cycle of the seasons is fascinating.
    El ciclo perpetuo de las estaciones es fascinante.
    That is maintained continuously.
    The perpetual noise in the city can be annoying.
    El ruido perpetuo en la ciudad puede ser molesto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'perpetuus', meaning 'durable' or 'infinite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perpetual youth
    State of maintaining a youthful appearance over time.
    perpetua juventud
    life imprisonment
    Penalty of imprisonment that lasts for a person's lifetime.
    cadena perpetua
    everlasting love
    Loving sentiment that does not cease or change over time.
    amor perpetuo

    Related Words

    perpetuity
    The quality of being perpetual.
    perpetuidad
    to perpetuate
    To make something last forever.
    perpetuar
    perpetuation
    Action of perpetuating something.
    perpetuación

    Slang Meanings

    Endless life in a confinement system.
    He has been in perpetual confinement since the trial.
    Él está en perpetua desde el juicio.
    Situation that seems to never change.
    I feel like I am in a perpetual routine.
    Siento que estoy en una rutina perpetua.