The timeless present refers to the use of time conjugated in the present that is used to express realities that do not depend on the passage of time or expressions that are affirmations. Some examples of timeless presents are universal value judgments, sayings, and scientific laws, to name a few.
The verb conjugation in present tense is used to enunciate actions that are being carried out at the same time as it is enunciated. On the other hand, the verbs that are conjugated in the timeless present have no relationship between their action and any chronological event. For this reason it is usually used in declarative sentences or in statements, whether positive or negative.
Additionally, the timeless present is also used to enunciate universal statements or universal characteristics of objects; those elements that will not change over time.
This verb conjugation is frequently used when expressing general truths, sentences, or specific statements.
It is also used to show facts or actions that have definite or permanent characteristics; likewise, it also serves to state events that are known to occur or are known to be true due to observation or personal experiences.
The timeless present is often used with verbs that indicate a state, such as being, being, finding, finding, having or knowing. These verbs are used as they can describe the characteristics of people or objects.
This verb tense is also known as the present gnomic or permanent.
Examples of sentences in the present timeless
Planet Earth revolves around the sun.
The cow has four legs.
In winter it's cold.
The cat is
Squares have four sides.
The snow is
The man is in perfect health.
The tiger has sharp fangs.
Miguel is a tall man.
The human being is mortal.
The oceans are
She has a giant house on the outskirts of town.
The water will
Who gets up early, God helps.
The sun rises from the east.
The polar bear is
The Earth's atmosphere is made up of gases.
Cockroaches give me
In summer it is very hot.
Your aunt speaks Japanese perfectly.
The dog has a wet muzzle.
In winter there are
Three plus three are
Triangles have three sides.
Moscow is located in Russia.
The sun sets in the west.
The camel has
Freddy is late for the meeting.
Tobacco is harmful to health.
Helium freezes to a liquid.
Neanderthals are
The earth is
The horse walks on all fours.
The Earth rotates on its own axis.
Gabriela is in excellent condition.
The queen greets her subjects on the chariot.
The merchant sells the crafts every Sunday.
The cat always lands on its feet.
I get dizzy when I haven't had enough to eat.
It takes eight minutes for a proton to travel to Earth.
The tomato is red and round.
The flowers bloom in spring.
The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in their lifetime.
The teacher knows a lot about math.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living organism on planet Earth.
The jewel is inside the wooden chest.
The leaves of the trees fall when autumn comes.
The car has new tires.
Luis looks at Natalia tenderly.
My mother is in Europe.
The pot is made of glass.
I like Peruvian food.
The moon is
Alejandro cooks for everyone.
The storm brings lightning.
The elephant has a trunk.
Margarita does her homework.
Elena buys the vegetables for dinner.
In his paintings Munch expresses his great anxiety.
The sun is a giant star.
His father is hospitalized in the medical center.
The president of state greets his supporters.
The rabbit is a natural herbivore.
References
- Use of timeless present tense. Recovered from translate.com
- Timeless Present (2016) Recovered from prezi.com
- What does timeless present mean? Recovered from english-test.net
- Quick scientific facts that blow your mind (2017) Recovered from zmescience.com.