constante

/kohn-STAHN-teh/

constant

A continuous, gently flowing blue river winding through a sunny green landscape, symbolizing something that is always present or happening.

A constant flow, like this continuous river, illustrates something that is constante (always present or happening).

constante(Adjective)

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constant

always present or happening

persistent

dedicated and not giving up

Also:

steady

rate or pace

unwavering

dedication or belief

📝 In Action

El ruido constante de la calle no me deja dormir.

The constant noise from the street doesn't let me sleep.

Necesitas ser más constante con tus estudios para ver resultados.

You need to be more persistent with your studies to see results.

Su apoyo constante fue esencial durante la crisis.

His steady support was essential during the crisis.

Word Connections

Synonyms

continuo (continuous)
persistente (persistent)

Antonyms

variable (variable)
inconstante (inconstant, fickle)

Common Collocations

esfuerzo constante – constant effort
temperatura constante – constant temperature

💡 Grammar Points

Gender is Easy

Since 'constante' ends in '-e', it doesn't change its ending to match the gender of the person or thing it describes. Use 'el esfuerzo constante' (masculine) and 'la dedicación constante' (feminine).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Adjective and Adverb

Mistake: "Using 'constante' when you mean 'constantly' (which is the adverb 'constantemente')."

Correction: Remember, 'constante' describes a noun (a constant effort). If you want to describe how an action is done, use the adverb: 'Trabaja constantemente' (He works constantly).

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on Dedication

When describing a person, 'constante' means they are reliable, dedicated, and stick to their goals. It's a high compliment!

A perfectly square, solid red stone block resting firmly and motionlessly on a flat yellow pedestal, symbolizing a fixed, unchanging value.

A fixed, unmoving object represents a constante, a value that remains the same.

constante(Noun)

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constant

a fixed value

Also:

invariant

something that does not change

📝 In Action

La velocidad de la luz es una constante física fundamental.

The speed of light is a fundamental physical constant.

Calculamos la constante de proporcionalidad en la fórmula.

We calculated the constant of proportionality in the formula.

Word Connections

Synonyms

valor fijo (fixed value)

Antonyms

variable (variable)

Common Collocations

constante gravitacional – gravitational constant

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

When used as a noun meaning a fixed value in math or science, 'constante' is always feminine: 'la constante'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context Clues

If you see 'una constante' or 'la constante' followed by a math or science term (like 'de Planck'), you know it's the noun meaning 'a fixed value'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: constante

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'constante' in the sense of 'persistent'?

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Word Family

constantemente(constantly) - adverb

constancia(perseverance, proof of something) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'constante' different from 'continuo'?

'Constante' means steady, persistent, or unchanging in nature (like a constant effort). 'Continuo' means happening without any breaks in time (like a continuous stream of water). They are very close, but 'constante' often implies dedication or reliability, while 'continuo' focuses on time flow.

Does 'constante' change its ending for plural?

Yes. Like most Spanish adjectives ending in a vowel, you just add '-s' to make it plural: 'esfuerzos constantes' (constant efforts) and 'personas constantes' (persistent people).