Permanente
Example: Ella tiene un trabajo permanente en la empresa desde hace años.
Definition
"Permanente" refers to something that lasts or continues indefinitely without change. In the context of employment, as in the phrase "Ella tiene un trabajo permanente en la empresa desde hace años," it means a job that is stable and ongoing, not temporary or fixed-term.
Etymology
The word "permanente" comes from the Latin 'permanens,' meaning 'remaining through' or 'enduring.' It combines 'per-' meaning 'through' and 'manere' meaning 'to remain.' Did you know? The word has kept its meaning of lasting or continuous from Latin into modern Spanish.
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"Permanente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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