eternidad

eh-tehr-nee-dahd/e.teɾ.niˈðað/

“eternidad” means “eternity” in Spanish (infinite time).

eternity

Also: a lifetime, forever

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A bright, looping figure-eight symbol (lemniscate) floating against a deep blue, starry background, representing infinite time.

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Dicen que el alma vivirá en la eternidad.

They say the soul will live in eternity.

Sentí que la película duró una eternidad, era muy aburrida.

I felt like the movie lasted an eternity; it was very boring.

Necesitamos comprender la diferencia entre tiempo y eternidad.

We need to understand the difference between time and eternity.

Word Connections

Synonyms

infinito (infinity)
siempre (always)
perpetuidad (perpetuity)

Antonyms

momento (moment)
instante (instant)

Common Collocations

por toda la eternidad – for all eternity
una eternidad de espera – an endless wait (literally: an eternity of waiting)

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Words that translate to "eternidad" in Spanish:

a lifetime→eternity→forever→

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Quick Quiz: eternidad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'eternidad' in its common, exaggerated, non-literal sense?

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👥 Word Family▼

eterno(eternal) — Adjective

eternizar(to eternalize; to prolong) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *aeternitas*, meaning 'everlastingness' or 'timelessness'. It has been used in Spanish since the earliest days of the language.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: eternityPortuguese: eternidadeFrench: éternité

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'eternidad' siempre un concepto religioso o filosófico?

No, aunque tiene raíces profundas en la filosofía y la religión, es muy común usar 'eternidad' en el lenguaje diario para decir que algo tardó muchísimo tiempo (e.g., 'Tardaste una eternidad en llegar').

How do I make the related adjective 'eterno' feminine?

The adjective 'eterno' changes based on the thing it describes. Since 'eternidad' is feminine, if you were talking about 'la vida eterna' (eternal life), you would use the feminine form 'eterna'.