continuamente
“continuamente” means “continually” in Spanish (happening over and over or without interruption).
continually, constantly
Also: all the time, continuously
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Mi perro ladra continuamente cuando alguien pasa.
A2My dog barks continually when someone passes by.
Ella trabaja continuamente para terminar el proyecto.
B1She works constantly to finish the project.
El clima está cambiando continuamente.
B1The weather is changing all the time.
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Quick Quiz: continuamente
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Which of these is the best translation for 'Llueve continuamente'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'continuus' (unbroken) and the suffix '-mente' (mind/manner). It literally means 'in an unbroken manner'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'continuamente' and 'constantemente'?
They are very similar! 'Continuamente' often suggests something happening without any breaks, while 'constantemente' suggests something happening very frequently, but they are usually interchangeable.
Does 'continuamente' change for masculine or feminine?
No! Adverbs ending in '-mente' are always the same, regardless of who is doing the action.