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constancia
/konˈstan.θja/
persistence
Su constancia en el trabajo le permitió alcanzar el éxito.
His persistence at work allowed him to achieve success.
formal
The quality of continuing to work toward a goal despite difficulties or delays; steadfastness.
La constancia es clave para aprender un idioma.
Persistence is key to learning a language.
Gracias a su constancia, terminó el proyecto a tiempo.
Thanks to his persistence, he finished the project on time.
Often used in academic, professional, or personal development contexts.
formal
A certificate or document proving attendance, completion, or authenticity.
Necesito una constancia de estudios para el trámite.
I need a certificate of studies for the procedure.
Common in administrative or legal contexts.
Collocations
con constanciawith persistencefalta de constancialack of persistence
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'constante'
'Constancia' refers to the quality of being persistent, while 'constante' is an adjective meaning 'constant' or 'steady'.
Word Origin
From Latin *constantia* (steadfastness), derived from *constans* (present participle of *constare*, meaning 'to stand firm').
Usage Notes
In Spain, the pronunciation /konˈstan.θja/ reflects the 'th' sound, while in Latin America it is often /konˈstan.sja/.
Word Breakdown
con-
prefix indicating 'with' or 'together'
prefix-stancia
from Latin *stantia* (standing)
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