permanente
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “permanente” mean in English?
permanent — lasting or intended to last indefinitely
permanent — lasting or intended to last indefinitely (daño permanente, empleo permanente)
Example sentences
Las secuelas del accidente de trabajo le causaron una incapacidad permanente que modificó por completo su trayectoria laboral.
The aftermath of the workplace accident caused him permanent incapacity that completely altered his career trajectory.
La búsqueda de una solución permanente al conflicto requiere abordar las causas estructurales, no solo los síntomas inmediatos.
The search for a permanent solution to the conflict requires addressing the structural causes, not just the immediate symptoms.
How to use it
Permanente means 'permanent' — lasting indefinitely; not temporary. Common collocations: daño permanente, empleo permanente, residencia permanente, contrato permanente, solución permanente. Ser: always ser. Antonym: temporal or provisional.
Common mistake
Permanente ≠ definitivo: definitivo means final/conclusive (a definitive answer); permanente means lasting in time (a permanent arrangement). A permanent job can be revised; a definitive answer closes the question.