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How to Say "everlasting" in Spanish

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eterno

eh-TEHR-noh/eˈteɾno/

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Use 'eterno' when referring to something that is timeless, without beginning or end, often used for abstract concepts like time, love, or the soul.
A simple winding river flowing through a lush green landscape toward a distant horizon, implying perpetual motion and never-ending existence.

Examples

Dicen que el alma es eterna y nunca muere.

They say the soul is eternal and never dies.

La búsqueda de la felicidad eterna es un tema filosófico.

The search for everlasting happiness is a philosophical topic.

Gender and Number

Remember to change the ending to match the noun: 'eterno' (masculine singular), 'eterna' (feminine singular), 'eternos' (masculine plural), and 'eternas' (feminine plural).

inmortal

/in-mor-TAL//in.morˈtal/

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Use 'inmortal' when describing something that lives forever or cannot die, typically applied to beings like gods, mythical creatures, or sometimes in a figurative sense for things that endure.
A drawing of an ancient, robust tree with vibrant, glowing green leaves and deep roots, symbolizing eternal life and endless growth.

Examples

Los dioses griegos son inmortales.

The Greek gods are immortal.

Su música se ha convertido en un legado inmortal.

His music has become an immortal legacy (a legacy that will never die).

El amor verdadero es inmortal.

True love is everlasting.

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'.

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.

Confusing 'eterno' and 'inmortal'

Learners often confuse 'eterno' and 'inmortal' because both imply lasting forever. Remember that 'eterno' focuses on timelessness and lack of beginning/end, while 'inmortal' specifically means unable to die.

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