This is the 3187th most frequent Portuguese word.
continentes
Continentes: Continents.
Here, 'continentes' refers to the major land masses on Earth, illustrating geography.
Os cinco continentes têm paisagens diversificadas.
The five continents have diverse landscapes.
In this context, 'continentes' implies the significant land areas on Earth sitting atop tectonic plates.
As placas tectônicas sustentam os continentes.
The tectonic plates support the continents.
The term 'continentes' denotes the neighboring land masses of Europe and Asia, showing their geographical proximity.