permanentemente
“permanentemente” means “permanently” in Spanish (to describe something that stays the same forever).
permanently
Also: for good, constantly
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La tienda ha cerrado permanentemente.
A2The store has closed permanently.
Ahora vivo permanentemente en España.
B1I live permanently in Spain now.
El archivo se borrará permanentemente de la computadora.
B1The file will be permanently deleted from the computer.
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Quick Quiz: permanentemente
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Which of these is the opposite of 'permanentemente'?
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From the Latin 'permanens', which comes from 'per-' (throughout) and 'manere' (to stay). It literally means to stay through to the end.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'permanentemente' or 'permanente'?
Use 'permanente' to describe a thing (e.g., 'un cambio permanente') and 'permanentemente' to describe an action (e.g., 'cambió permanentemente').
Is there a shorter way to say this?
Yes! In casual speech, you can say 'para siempre' (forever) which is much easier to pronounce.
Is this word formal?
It is neutral. You can use it in a legal document, a newspaper, or while talking to a friend about your move to a new city.