permanente

[pɛɾ.mɐ.ˈnẽ.tə (PT) / peɾ.ma.ˈnen.te (BR)]

adjective/nounfeminine (noun); invariable (adjective)pl: permanentes

permanent

1. lasting or intended to last indefinitely; not temporary

This is a permanent solution to the problem.

Esta é uma solução permanente para o problema.

2. a chemical hair treatment that creates long-lasting waves or curls

She got a permanent at the salon.

Ela fez uma permanente no salão.

3. continuing or remaining in the same state without interruption

He has a permanent position at the company.

Ele tem um cargo permanente na empresa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

permanente

common usage for both adjective and hair treatment

Portugal

permanente

same usage; also 'ondulação permanente' for hair treatment

São Paulo

permanente

standard usage, no regional variation

estado permanente (permanent state)

contrato permanente (permanent contract)

solução permanente (permanent solution)

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