🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

eterno

Pronunciation / Transliteration: e-ter-no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Everlasting/ˈɛv.əˌlæs.tɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El amor que compartían parecía eterno."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Lasting forever; eternal.

    "The love they shared felt everlasting, transcending time and space."
  2. 2

    Continuing without interruption.

    "The everlasting sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'everlasting' originates from the Middle English 'everlastinge', derived from the Old English 'æfre' meaning 'ever' and 'lastan' meaning 'to last'. Its usage has evolved to denote something that endures indefinitely, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

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