No. 2,495 in Portuguese
contínuo
Continuous; ongoing; uninterrupted.
In a sentence
O movimento das ondas do mar é contínuo.
The movement of the sea waves is continuous.
Here, 'contínuo' describes something that occurs without interruptions, illustrating an ongoing process.
Ele busca um aprendizado contínuo para melhorar suas habilidades.
He seeks continuous learning to improve his skills.
'Contínuo' here modifies 'aprendizado,' meaning uninterrupted or consistent learning, indicating a persistent effort over time.
A linha que ela desenhou no papel parecia contínua.
The line she drew on the paper seemed continuous.
In this context, 'contínuo' describes a line that appears unbroken or seamless, referring to its visual characteristics.
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