constant

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BrE /ˈkɒn.stənt/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.stənt/

adjective en → es

1 UNCHANGING A2

never changing or varying; always the same

constante, invariable

Collocations constant pressure · constant temperature

  • The constant noise was driving him mad.

    El ruido constante lo estaba volviendo loco.

2 FREQUENT B1

happening all the time or very often; not stopping

constante, frecuente

Collocations constant interruptions · constant complaints

  • She suffers from constant headaches.

    Ella sufre de dolores de cabeza constantes.

1 MATH B2

a fixed value in mathematics or physics that does not change, such as the speed of light

constante (matemática)

Collocations constant velocity · gravitational constant

  • The gravitational constant is a fundamental concept in physics.

    La constante gravitacional es un concepto fundamental en física.

1 PHRASE C1

a phrase used to introduce an idea or statement, often with the meaning of 'namely' or 'that is'

constante (en frases explicativas)

Collocations the constant that · the constant known as

  • The constant in this equation is the value of pi.

    La constante en esta ecuación es el valor de pi.