infinito

infinite

adjective een-FEE-nee-toh Rare

Origin: Latin infinitus (in- 'not' + finis 'end')

Also means

endless

Usage Note

Infinito can also function as a masculine noun (el infinito, 'infinity' or 'the infinite'), especially in mathematics and philosophy. As an adjective it normally follows the noun: paciencia infinita. The adverb form infinitamente ('infinitely') is common in everyday superlatives.

Examples

"Tiene una paciencia infinita."

Natural Translation

She has infinite patience.

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