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eternal

[/ɪˈtɜːrnəl/]
adjective
eterno
1. lasting or existing forever; without beginning or end
The eternal stars shine in the night sky.
As estrelas eternas brilham no céu noturno.
2. seemingly endless or infinite in duration
The eternal wait felt like an eternity.
A espera eterna pareceu uma eternidade.
3. unchanging or permanent in nature
Eternal love transcends all boundaries.
O amor eterno transcende todas as fronteiras.
NYC Slang
forever, for life
Synonyms
everlastinginfiniteimmortalperpetualundyingtimeless
Antonyms
temporarymortalfinitefleetingtransient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eterno
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
eterno
Common in both formal and informal speech
São Paulo
eterno
Widely used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
eterno
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

eternal rest - repouso eterno (death)
eternal triangle - triângulo amoroso (love affair involving three people)
eternal flame - chama eterna (undying symbol of remembrance)
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