Continuo (en. Continuous)

/kon.ti.nuo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has no interruptions or pauses.
The river flows continuously.
El río fluye de manera continua.
That extends over time.
The noise was continuous throughout the night.
El ruido era continuo durante toda la noche.
That is in a state or condition without change.
His mood is rather continuous.
Su estado de ánimo es más bien continuo.

Etymology

From Latin 'continuus', which means 'without interruption'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

continuous forward
It means to keep moving forward without stopping.
continuo hacia adelante
continuous and unceasing
It refers to an action performed incessantly.
continuo y sin pausa
continuous like a river
It expresses a constant flow without interruptions.
continuo como un río

Related Words

continuity
The quality of being continuous.
continuidad
to continue
To continue in an action or state.
continuar
infinite
That has no end or boundaries.
infinito

Slang Meanings

Something that doesn’t stop or is constant.
That rhythm is so continuous that I can't stop moving.
Ese ritmo es tan continuo que no puedo dejar de moverme.
A situation that does not change or end.
His complaint is continuous, it never stops.
Su queja es continua, nunca se detiene.