infinito
“infinito” means “infinite” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
infinite, endless
Also: countless, limitless
📝 In Action
El espacio exterior parece ser infinito.
A2Outer space seems to be infinite.
Ella tiene una paciencia infinita con los niños.
B1She has infinite patience with children.
infinity
Also: the distance
📝 In Action
Miramos hacia el infinito y vimos las estrellas.
B1We looked toward infinity and saw the stars.
En matemáticas, el símbolo del infinito es un ocho acostado.
B2In math, the infinity symbol is a sideways eight.
immensely, greatly
Also: a lot
📝 In Action
Te lo agradezco infinito.
B2I thank you immensely.
La película me gustó infinito.
C1I liked the movie a whole lot.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "infinito" in Spanish:
countless→endless→greatly→immensely→infinite→infinity→limitless→the distance→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: infinito
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'The road is endless' (La carretera...), which form should you use?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'infinitus', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'finitus' means 'finished' or 'limited'. It literally describes something that hasn't been finished or has no border.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'infinito' used differently than the English word 'infinite'?
Not really! They are cognates (words that look and mean the same) and are used almost identically in both science and everyday exaggeration.
Can I use 'infinito' for time?
While 'infinito' usually refers to space or quantity, you can use it for time, though 'eterno' (eternal) or 'para siempre' (forever) are more common for time specifically.