permanencia
“permanencia” means “stay” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stay
Also: permanence, duration
📝 In Action
Su permanencia en el país fue de tres meses.
B1His stay in the country lasted three months.
La permanencia de estos cambios es fundamental para el éxito.
B2The permanence of these changes is essential for success.
El museo registró una permanencia media de dos horas por visitante.
C1The museum recorded an average stay of two hours per visitor.
minimum stay
Also: contractual tie-in
📝 In Action
¿Este contrato de móvil tiene permanencia?
B1Does this mobile phone contract have a minimum stay requirement?
He tenido que pagar una multa por romper la permanencia.
B2I had to pay a fine for breaking the minimum stay agreement.
Prefiero las tarifas sin permanencia.
B1I prefer rates without any minimum stay commitment.
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Words that translate to "permanencia" in Spanish:
contractual tie-in→duration→minimum stay→permanence→stay→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: permanencia
Question 1 of 3
If a gym advertisement says 'Sin permanencia', what does it mean?
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From the Latin 'permanentia,' which comes from 'per-' (meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly') and 'manere' (meaning 'to stay' or 'to remain'). It literally describes the state of 'staying through' a period of time.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'permanencia' the same as 'estancia'?
They are very similar! 'Estancia' is specifically used for staying in a place (like a hotel or a city). 'Permanencia' is broader; it can mean a stay, but it also means the quality of being permanent or a contractual commitment.
Does 'permanencia' mean 'permanent'?
Not exactly. 'Permanencia' is the noun (the stay/permanence), while 'permanente' is the adjective (permanent).
Why is it used so much in phone company ads?
In Spain and many Latin American countries, providers give you a free phone in exchange for a 'permanencia' (a promise to stay with them for 12-24 months).