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perpetually
[/pərˈpɛtʃuəli/]
adverb
perpetuamente
1.
In a way that continues forever or for an indefinitely long time; constantly
The machine runs perpetually without stopping.
A máquina funciona perpetuamente sem parar.
2.
Continuously; at all times; always
She is perpetually late for meetings.
Ela está perpetuamente atrasada para as reuniões.
3.
Without interruption; endlessly
The river flows perpetually toward the ocean.
O rio flui perpetuamente em direção ao oceano.
Synonyms
constantly
continuously
eternally
always
forever
endlessly
incessantly
Antonyms
temporarily
occasionally
rarely
seldom
never
intermittently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perpetuamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
perpetuamente
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
perpetuamente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
perpetuamente
Standard formal usage; also 'continuamente' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
perpetually on the go
perpetually in limbo
perpetually caught between
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