Usage Note
Permanentemente is a long but transparent adverb: permanente + -mente. It contrasts with temporalmente (temporarily). In everyday speech, para siempre ('forever') is often preferred as a shorter alternative.
Examples
"La cicatriz quedó permanentemente visible."
Natural Translation
The scar remained permanently visible.

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