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“continental” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kontinenˈtal/

Example

El clima continental es más seco que el marítimo.

The continental climate is drier than the maritime climate.

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How to say “continental” in Spanish

“Continental” in Spanish is continental.

Adjective meaning belonging to or describing a continent as a whole.

Full entry for continental: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with continental

¿Has notado el aire continental al viajar hacia el interior?

Have you noticed the continental air when traveling inland?

Tips for using continental

  • Continental appears in non-geographic collocations such as 'desayuno continental' meaning a light European-style breakfast.

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