perpetúo

Perpetúo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb perpetuar, meaning to cause something to last indefinitely or to preserve it from disappearance.

Etymology and form: perpetúo derives from Latin perpetuus, meaning perpetual, with the infinitive suffix -ar. It is a regular -uar verb, and its accents mark the correct stress: perpetúo, tú perpetúas, él perpetúa, nosotros perpetuamos, vosotros perpetuáis, ellos perpetúan.

Usage: Perpetúo is used to express that the speaker is actively sustaining or prolonging an action, tradition, memory, or state. Examples: Yo perpetúo la memoria de mis abuelos al recopilar relatos; No debemos perpetuar la desigualdad. The term can carry neutral or negative connotations depending on context, for instance when referring to perpetuating unhelpful patterns or injustices.

See also: perpetuar.