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    Perpetuo (en. Perpetual)

    /peɾˈpetuo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has no end or that repeats endlessly.
    True love is a perpetual feeling.
    El amor verdadero es un sentimiento perpetuo.
    Pertaining to a state or situation that remains uninterrupted.
    He lived in a perpetual state of happiness.
    Vivió en un estado perpetuo de felicidad.
    Applied to a contract or agreement that remains in force indefinitely.
    The lease was renewed on perpetual terms.
    El alquiler se renovó en términos perpetuos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perpetuus', which means 'lasting forever'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perpetual help
    A religious reference to constant shelter and support.
    perpetuo socorro
    life imprisonment
    Condition of a prisoner serving a life sentence.
    cárcel perpetua
    perpetual contract
    A legal agreement that has an indefinite duration.
    contrato perpetuo

    Related Words

    perpetuity
    Quality of what is perpetual.
    perpetuidad
    perpetuator
    That which perpetuates something or maintains it over time.
    perpetuador
    to perpetuate
    To remain unchanged over time.
    perpetuarse

    Slang Meanings

    State of stagnation or monotony.
    I feel like my life is perpetual; everything is the same every day.
    Siento que mi vida es perpetua, todo es lo mismo cada día.
    Referring to something that seems never to end.
    This exam is perpetual; it never ends.
    Este examen es perpetuo, no acaba nunca.