Continuado (en. Continued)

[kɔn.ti.nua.ðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has not ceased in its development or state.
The project has been ongoing for several years.
El proyecto ha estado continuado durante varios años.
That is maintained without interruption.
The rain has been continuous all day.
La lluvia ha sido continuada todo el día.
That follows a prior course without pauses.
A continued increase in sales is expected this quarter.
Se espera un aumento continuado en las ventas este trimestre.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'continuar', which comes from the Latin 'continuare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

growing continuously
Refers to something that is continuously increasing.
continuado en crecimiento
continued work
Refers to work that has not been interrupted.
trabajo continuado
continuous effort
Refers to a constant and unceasing effort.
continuado esfuerzo

Related Words

continuar
Verb that indicates to follow or to proceed with something.
continuar
continuidad
Noun that refers to the condition of being continuous.
continuidad

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that continues as if nothing is happening.
The party was continuous; we didn't stop dancing.
La fiesta estuvo continuada, no parábamos de bailar.
Used in the context of studies or jobs that have no end.
That course is ongoing; it never ends.
Ese curso es continuado, nunca termina.