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permanent structure

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: permanent structures
estrutura permanente
1. A building or construction designed to last indefinitely without being temporary or movable
The new hospital is a permanent structure built to serve the community for decades.
O novo hospital é uma estrutura permanente construída para servir a comunidade por décadas.
2. In construction/engineering, a building or infrastructure that is fixed, durable, and intended for long-term use
Zoning regulations require permanent structures to meet specific building codes.
As regulamentações de zoneamento exigem que estruturas permanentes atendam a códigos de construção específicos.
Synonyms
permanent buildingfixed structuredurable constructionlong-term structure
Antonyms
temporary structureprovisional structuremobile structuremovable structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura permanente
Standard term used in construction and legal contexts
São Paulo
estrutura permanente / construção permanente
Commonly used in real estate and urban planning
Portugal
estrutura permanente / construção fixa
Alternative term 'construção fixa' also used in legal documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone (similarly permanent in nature)
here to stay (indicating permanence)
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