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constancia

perseverance

noun kons-TAHN-syah Rare

Also means

proof

Usage Note

Constancia has two distinct senses: perseverance or steadfastness (la constancia en el trabajo — diligence at work) and written proof or record (dejar constancia — to put something on record, to note officially). These senses are unrelated in English, so context is essential. The adjective constante covers the quality of being constant or persistent.

Examples

"El éxito requiere constancia y mucho esfuerzo diario."

Natural Translation

Success requires perseverance and a lot of daily effort.

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