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continent
[ˈkɑːn.tɪ.nənt]
noun/adjective
masculine
pl: continents/continentes
continente
1.
One of the seven large landmasses of the Earth
Africa is the second-largest continent.
África é o segundo maior continente.
2.
Self-restraint; able to control one's emotions or desires, especially sexual desires
He maintained a continent demeanor throughout the scandal.
Ele manteve um comportamento contido durante o escândalo.
Synonyms
landmass
mainland
restrained
temperate
abstemious
Antonyms
incontinent
unrestrained
intemperate
indulgent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
continente
Standard usage for geographical landmass and self-restraint
Portugal
continente
Often used to refer to mainland Europe as opposed to islands
Related Idioms & Phrases
the Old World continents
continental drift
continental shelf
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