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No. 6,750 in Spanish

continente

"Continente" in English means "continent," referring to a large continuous landmass.

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  • América del Sur es un continente lleno de diversidad cultural.

    South America is a continent full of cultural diversity.

    Geographical area categorization, referring to a large landmass.

  • Ese vaso tiene un continente muy brillante y atractivo.

    That glass has a very shiny and attractive exterior.

    Physical container or surface, metaphorical use indicating the outer appearance.

  • Ese poema tiene un continente delicado y elegante.

    That poem has a delicate and elegant form.

    Abstract container indicating the formal structure or presentation of something.

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