perdurar

per-doo-RARpeɾðuˈɾaɾ

“perdurar” means “to endure” in Spanish (surviving through time).

to endure, to last

Also: to persist, to live on

VerbB2regular ar

A massive, ancient stone mountain peak standing strong amidst swirling white clouds and a clear blue sky.

gerundperdurando

past Participleperdurado

infinitiveperdurar

📝 In Action

Su legado perdurará por muchas generaciones.

His legacy will endure for many generations.

Algunas tradiciones rurales aún perduran en esta región.

Some rural traditions still persist in this region.

Espero que nuestra amistad perdure a pesar de la distancia.

I hope our friendship lasts despite the distance.

Word Connections

Synonyms

permanecer (to stay/remain)
subsistir (to subsist)
durar (to last)

Antonyms

perecer (to perish)
acabarse (to end)
desaparecer (to disappear)

Common Collocations

perdurar en el tiempo – to last through time
perdurar en la memoria – to live on in memory
perdurar para siempre – to last forever

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoperdurara

túperduraras

él/ella/ustedperdurara

nosotrosperduráramos

vosotrosperdurarais

ellos/ellas/ustedesperduraran

Present Subjunctive

yoperdure

túperdures

él/ella/ustedperdure

nosotrosperduremos

vosotrosperduréis

ellos/ellas/ustedesperduren

Indicative

Preterite

yoperduré

túperduraste

él/ella/ustedperduró

nosotrosperduramos

vosotrosperdurasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesperduraron

Imperfect

yoperduraba

túperdurabas

él/ella/ustedperduraba

nosotrosperdurábamos

vosotrosperdurabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesperduraban

Present

yoperduro

túperduras

él/ella/ustedperdura

nosotrosperduramos

vosotrosperduráis

ellos/ellas/ustedesperduran

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Words that translate to "perdurar" in Spanish:

to endure→to last→to persist→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: perdurar

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is the best synonym for 'perdurar' when talking about a tradition?

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👥 Word Family▼

perdurable(lasting / durable) — Adjective

perdurabilidad(durability / permanence) — Noun

durar(to last) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

amar lugar caminar

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'perdurāre', which combines 'per-' (meaning 'throughout' or 'completely') and 'durāre' (meaning 'to last' or 'to harden').

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: perduringFrench: perdurer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'perdurar' a common word in daily conversation?

It is less common than 'durar'. You'll hear it mostly in news, literature, or formal speeches about history, legacy, or emotions.

Can 'perdurar' be used for something negative?

Yes, it can describe negative things that won't go away, like 'el odio que perdura' (the hatred that persists).

Is 'perdurar' a regular verb?

Yes, it follows all the standard rules for -ar verbs, making it very easy to conjugate!