infinity

BrE /ɪnˈfɪnəti/ AmE /ɪnˈfɪnəti/

noun en → es

1 MATHEMATICS [singular] C1

the concept of a number that is larger than any other number, used in mathematics and physics

infinito, infinitud

  • infinity of something

Collocations infinity of numbers · infinity of space

  • The concept of infinity is used in mathematics and physics.

    El concepto de infinito se utiliza en matemáticas y física.

2 TIME [singular] B1

a very long time, especially one that seems to last forever

eternidad, tiempo sin fin

  • for infinity

Collocations infinity of years · infinity of time

  • She has been waiting for what seems like an eternity.

    Ha estado esperando lo que parece una eternidad.

1 ART [singular] C2

a very large space or area, especially in a painting or drawing

espacio infinito, horizonte lejano

  • infinity of something

Collocations infinity of the sea · infinity of the sky

  • The painting shows an infinity of blue skies.

    El cuadro muestra un infinito de cielos azules.