continua
“continua” means “continuous” in Spanish (uninterrupted).
continuous
Also: ongoing, constant
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La lluvia fue continua durante toda la noche.
B1The rain was continuous throughout the whole night.
La empresa requiere una mejora continua de sus procesos.
B2The company requires ongoing improvement of its processes.
En la carretera, una línea continua prohíbe adelantar.
B1On the road, a continuous line prohibits passing.
Necesitamos energía continua para mantener el sistema encendido.
B2We need continuous power to keep the system on.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'continua' (the adjective)?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *continuus*, meaning 'unbroken' or 'connected.' The Spanish word has kept its meaning very consistent across time, describing anything that flows without stopping.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'continua' and 'continúa'?
'Continua' (no accent) is the feminine descriptive word meaning 'continuous' (e.g., 'una lluvia continua'). 'Continúa' (with accent) is the verb form meaning 'he/she/it continues' or the polite command 'Continue!'
When should I use 'continua' instead of 'continuo'?
You use 'continua' when the word it describes is feminine (like 'vida' or 'luz'). You use 'continuo' when the word is masculine (like 'trabajo' or 'flujo').