Constante
Example: El ruido constante me impide concentrarme en el trabajo.
Definition
"Constante" refers to something that is continuous, unchanging, and persistent over time. It is often used to describe a condition, action, or quality that remains steady without interruption, as in the phrase 'constant noise' which implies ongoing disturbance.
Etymology
The word "constante" comes from the Latin word 'constans,' meaning 'standing firm' or 'unchanging.' It evolved through Old Spanish, maintaining the idea of steadiness and reliability. Did you know? The root 'constans' is also the origin of the English word 'constant,' showing their shared history.
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"Constante" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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