What does eterno in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word eterno in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use eterno in Italian.

The word eterno in Italian means eternal, immortal, everlasting, enduring, eternity, indestructible, durable, Eternal, eternalise, to be dead, always the runner-up, perennial runner-up, declare eternal love for one another, swear undying love for one another, the eternal fire, the eternal nothingness, eternal sleep, in eternity. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word eterno

eternal, immortal

aggettivo (immortale, imperituro)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il loro amore era eterno.
Their love was eternal.

everlasting, enduring

aggettivo (duraturo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Niente è eterno, quindi goditi quello che hai adesso.
Nothing is everlasting, so enjoy what you have today.

eternity

sostantivo maschile (eternità)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'idea dell'eterno mi spaventa.
The idea of eternity scares me.

indestructible, durable

aggettivo (indistruttibile, resistente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Questi vecchi motori americani sono eterni.
These old American engines are indestructible.

Eternal

sostantivo maschile (figurato (Dio, gli dei)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Prega l'Eterno.
Pray to the Eternal.

eternalise

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (immortalare) (UK)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Questa foto meravigliosa ha eternato la bellezza dell'attrice.

to be dead

always the runner-up, perennial runner-up

declare eternal love for one another, swear undying love for one another

the eternal fire

the eternal nothingness

eternal sleep

in eternity

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