continente
“continente” means “continent” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
continent
📝 In Action
Europa es un continente con mucha historia.
A2Europe is a continent with a lot of history.
¿Cuántos continentes hay en el mundo?
A2How many continents are there in the world?
container, structure
Also: exterior
📝 In Action
El seguro de hogar cubre el continente y el contenido.
B2The home insurance covers the structure (building) and the contents.
El continente de la botella es de vidrio reciclado.
C1The container of the bottle is made of recycled glass.
bearing, demeanor
📝 In Action
El caballero tenía un continente noble y pausado.
C2The gentleman had a noble and calm bearing.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "continente" in Spanish:
bearing→container→continent→demeanor→exterior→structure→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: continente
Question 1 of 2
If an insurance agent asks about the 'continente' of your home, what are they referring to?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'continens', which describes something that holds or keeps things together. It shares the same root as the verb 'contener' (to contain).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'continente' always mean a landmass like Africa?
Most of the time, yes. However, in technical or very formal Spanish, it can also mean a 'container' or the way a person carries themselves (their bearing).
Is 'continente' masculine or feminine?
It is always masculine: 'el continente'.