duradouro, permanente, persistente
1. lasting, enduring, or continuing for a long time; permanent
an abiding love for music
um amor duradouro pela música
2. deeply felt or firmly established; not fleeting
an abiding interest in history
um interesse permanente em história
3. continuing to exist or remain
an abiding sense of responsibility
um sentimento persistente de responsabilidade
The word 'abiding' is more formal and literary in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It is often used in legal documents, literature, and formal speech to convey deep emotional or philosophical meanings. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'duradouro' is the most practical equivalent, while 'permanente' emphasizes immutability. The term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is more characteristic of educated or formal discourse.
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