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enduring structure

[en-ˈdu̇r-iŋ ˈstrək-chər]
nounpl: enduring structures
estrutura duradoura
1. A building, framework, or organizational system designed to last for an extended period and withstand the test of time
The cathedral's enduring structure has survived centuries of earthquakes and weathering.
A estrutura duradoura da catedral sobreviveu a séculos de terremotos e intempéries.
2. A stable institutional or social arrangement intended to be permanent or long-lasting
The EU was created as an enduring structure for European peace and cooperation.
A UE foi criada como uma estrutura duradoura para a paz e cooperação europeia.
Synonyms
lasting structurepermanent structurerobust structurelong-lasting framework
Antonyms
temporary structurefleeting structurefragile structureephemeral framework

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura duradoura
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
estrutura resistente
emphasis on resistance and durability
Portugal
estrutura permanente
common alternative emphasizing permanence

Related Idioms & Phrases

built to last
stand the test of time
solid as a rock
estrutura de ferro (iron structure - metaphor for durability)
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