inmortal
/in-mor-TAL/
immortal
Depicting something that is not subject to death.
inmortal(adjective)
immortal
?not subject to death
,everlasting
?lasting forever
undying
?fame, love, or memory
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'inmortal' ends in a consonant ('l'), it uses the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. It only changes in the plural: 'la leyenda inmortal' / 'las leyendas inmortales'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Inmortal' and 'Eterno'
Mistake: "Sometimes learners use 'inmortal' when they mean 'eternal' (e.g., 'el tiempo es inmortal')."
Correction: Use 'eterno' (eternal) for things that have no beginning or end, like time or the universe. Use 'inmortal' for beings or legacies that cannot die.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Use
This word is often used in literature, poetry, or dramatic speech to emphasize the lasting impact of a person or a great deed.
This image represents an immortal being, such as a god, who cannot die.
inmortal(noun)
immortal
?a god or being that cannot die
legendary figure
?a person of lasting fame
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement for Nouns
When 'inmortal' is used as a noun for a person, the article determines the gender: 'el inmortal' (male) or 'la inmortal' (female).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: inmortal
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'inmortal' correctly to describe something that will never be forgotten?
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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.