lasting source

[ˈlæstɪŋ sɔːrs]
noun phrasepl: lasting sources
fonte duradoura
1. A reliable and permanent origin or supplier of something that continues to be available or effective over a long period of time
Education is a lasting source of personal growth and development.
A educação é uma fonte duradoura de crescimento pessoal e desenvolvimento.
2. A stable origin of income, energy, inspiration, or resources that endures and does not diminish quickly
Small businesses can become a lasting source of income for their owners.
Pequenos negócios podem se tornar uma fonte duradoura de renda para seus proprietários.
3. A fundamental or enduring basis for something that continues to provide support or sustenance
Family relationships are often a lasting source of emotional support.
As relações familiares são frequentemente uma fonte duradoura de apoio emocional.
The concept of 'lasting source' is valued in both American and Brazilian business and personal development contexts, often used in discussions about sustainable economics, renewable energy, and long-term career planning. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, it frequently appears in educational and environmental discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent sourceenduring sourcesustainable sourcereliable sourceconstant source
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary sourcefleeting sourceshort-term sourcetransient source

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fonte duradoura
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fonte duradoura / fonte permanente
Both forms are commonly used
São Paulo
fonte duradoura / fonte contínua
May use 'contínua' for emphasis on continuity
Portugal
fonte duradoura / fonte persistente
Portuguese variant may prefer 'persistente' in some contexts

Related Words

sustainablepermanentdependablerenewablestable

Related Idioms & Phrases

a well that never runs dry
an endless supply
um poço que nunca seca
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