permanente
“permanente” means “permanent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
permanent, lasting
Also: constant, standing
📝 In Action
Necesitamos una solución permanente a este problema.
A2We need a permanent solution to this problem.
El daño al edificio no es permanente, se puede reparar.
A1The damage to the building is not permanent; it can be repaired.
Ella tiene un puesto permanente en la universidad.
B1She has a permanent position at the university.
perm
Also: permanent staff member, permanent exhibition
📝 In Action
Mi abuela se hace la permanente cada seis meses.
B1My grandmother gets a perm every six months.
La galería tiene una exposición permanente de arte moderno.
B2The gallery has a permanent exhibition of modern art.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "permanente" in Spanish:
constant→lasting→perm→permanent→permanent exhibition→standing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: permanente
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'permanente' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin *permanens*, which means 'remaining' or 'continuing.' It entered Spanish to describe anything that endures or stays put.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'permanente' always used with 'ser'?
Almost always! Since 'permanente' describes an unchanging, long-lasting quality (like the nature of a job or a solution), it requires the verb 'ser' (to be) to indicate that lasting characteristic.