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    Continente (en. Continent)

    /kuntiˈnente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large expanse of land surrounded by water.
    The African continent is known for its cultural diversity.
    El continente africano es conocido por su diversidad cultural.
    In geography, one of the major sectors of the planet.
    America is a continent divided into North and South.
    América es un continente dividido en Norte y Sur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'continentem', which means 'that which contains'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the American continent
    It refers to the combination of North America and South America.
    el continente americano
    change of continent
    Migration of a person from one continent to another.
    cambio de continente
    period of continentality
    It refers to a climate that is not influenced by the ocean.
    período de continentalidad

    Related Words

    island
    A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
    isla
    ocean
    A large mass of salty water that covers most of the Earth's surface.
    oceano
    geography
    The science that studies the characteristics of the Earth.
    geografía

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it can refer to something immense or vast.
    That party was a continent of fun.
    Esa fiesta fue un continente de diversión.