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constante

constant

adjective kohn-STAHN-teh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From Latin constantem, present participle of constare (to stand firm).

Also means

steady, persistent

Usage Note

Constante is invariable for gender (un ritmo constante, una presión constante). As a feminine noun, una constante refers to a constant in mathematics or science, or a recurring feature (la honestidad es una constante en su obra). The adverb is constantemente. Do not confuse with continuo (uninterrupted/continuous), which implies no breaks, whereas constante implies steady reliability.

Examples

"Hace un esfuerzo constante por mejorar."

Natural Translation

He makes a constant effort to improve.

Literal Translation

He-makes an effort constant for to-improve.

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