infinitívus
Infinitívus, or infinitive, is the non-finite form of a verb that typically expresses action without stating a subject, person, or specific time. It functions as a noun-like unit in many languages, often used as the subject or object of a sentence, or as a complement to other verbs, adjectives, or nouns. Infinitives can also express purpose or intention and frequently appear in subordinate clauses.
In Latin grammar, infinitívus denotes a set of non-finite verb forms with distinct aspects or voices. The
Across languages, infinitives are widespread but vary in form and use. In Romance languages such as Spanish,
Etymology and terminology: the term infinitívus comes from Latin, meaning not finite, reflecting its non-finite, non-conjugated