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

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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

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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