Contino (en. Continued)

/kon.ti.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Occurring without interruptions.
The flow of the river is continuous.
El flujo del río es contino.
That extends over time without pauses.
Continuous studies are fundamental for learning.
Los estudios continos son fundamentales para el aprendizaje.
Refers to something that is in constant movement or activity.
Technological development is continuous in our society.
El desarrollo tecnológico es contino en nuestra sociedad.

Etymology

From Latin 'continuus', meaning 'joined, uninterrupted'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a continuous effort
a constant and uninterrupted effort.
un esfuerzo contino
continuous process
a process that has no interruptions.
proceso contino
continuous continuity
the continuity that is maintained over time.
continuidad contina

Related Words

continuous
That is not interrupted.
continuo
continuity
State of what is continuous.
continuidad
incessant
That does not cease or stop.
incesante

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of not stopping.
Yesterday I was working continuously, I couldn't rest.
Ayer estuve trabajando de forma contina, no pude descansar.
To have a routine without changes.
My life became continuous, I always do the same thing.
Mi vida se volvió contina, siempre hago lo mismo.