What does "perpetua" mean in English?

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Spanish

perpetua

English

life imprisonment

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Alternative translations of "perpetua"

perpetual
perpetuity
eternal
everlasting

Examples of how to use "perpetua" in Spanish

Spanish
Le dieron una condena perpetua.
English
They were sentenced to life imprisonment.
Spanish
La pena perpetua existe en algunos países.
English
Life imprisonment exists in some countries.
Spanish
Ella prometió amistad perpetua a su hermana.
English
She promised everlasting friendship to her sister.
Spanish
La noche parecía una oscuridad perpetua.
English
The night seemed like eternal darkness.
Spanish
Busca una solución perpetua al problema.
English
He is seeking a permanent solution to the problem.

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Le dieron una condena perpetua.

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