inmortal
“inmortal” means “immortal” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
immortal, everlasting
Also: undying
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Los dioses griegos son inmortales.
A2The Greek gods are immortal.
Su música se ha convertido en un legado inmortal.
B1His music has become an immortal legacy (a legacy that will never die).
El amor verdadero es inmortal.
B2True love is everlasting.
immortal
Also: legendary figure
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El héroe se unió a los inmortales en el Monte Olimpo.
B2The hero joined the immortals on Mount Olympus.
Shakespeare es considerado un inmortal de la literatura.
C1Shakespeare is considered an immortal (a towering, lasting figure) of literature.
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Quick Quiz: inmortal
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Which sentence uses 'inmortal' correctly to describe something that will never be forgotten?
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'Inmortal' comes directly from the Latin word *immortalis*. It is formed by combining the prefix *in-* (which means 'not' or 'the opposite of') and *mortalis* (which means 'mortal' or 'subject to death'). It literally means 'not able to die'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'inmortal' different from 'eterno'?
'Inmortal' means 'cannot die' (it implies life that continues without end). 'Eterno' means 'having no beginning or end' (used for concepts like time, or God in a theological sense). While similar, 'inmortal' is usually applied to beings or legacies.