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"Por siempre" is a phrase which is often translated as "forever", and "para siempre" is a phrase which is also often translated as "forever". Learn more about the difference between "por siempre" and "para siempre" below.
por siempre(
pohr
 
syehm
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preh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. forever
Seremos mejores amigas por siempre.We'll be best friends forever.
b. for ever
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Cuando me casé, realmente pensé que sería por siempre.When I got married, I really thought it would be for ever.
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para siempre(
pah
-
rah
 
syehm
-
preh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. forever
Nada es para siempre.Nothing lasts forever.
b. for good
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Piensas quedarte allí a vivir para siempre?Are you planning to stay there for good?
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