an eternity
[ən i-ˈtər-nə-tē]
nounpl: eternities
uma eternidade
1. An indefinitely long period of time; time without beginning or end
In philosophy, eternity refers to infinite time beyond human comprehension.
Na filosofia, eternidade refere-se ao tempo infinito além da compreensão humana.
2. A seemingly very long or endless period of time that feels unbearably slow or monotonous
Waiting for the test results felt like an eternity.
Esperar pelos resultados do teste pareceu uma eternidade.
3. The state of existing forever; immortality or the afterlife
Many religions promise eternity in heaven for the faithful.
Muitas religiões prometem eternidade no céu para os fiéis.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'an eternity' is frequently used in casual speech to express impatience or the subjective experience of time passing slowly. It's a universal expression that crosses cultural boundaries, often heard in contexts of waiting, anticipation, or nostalgia.
NYC Slang
an age; forever; takes forever
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