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continental

[ˌkɒn.tɪˈnen.təl]
adjective
continental
1. relating to or characteristic of a continent or its mainland
The continental climate is characterized by extreme temperatures.
O clima continental é caracterizado por temperaturas extremas.
2. relating to the mainland of Europe
Continental Europe differs significantly from the British Isles.
A Europa continental difere significativamente das Ilhas Britânicas.
3. of or relating to the American colonies during the American Revolution
The Continental Congress declared independence in 1776.
O Congresso Continental declarou independência em 1776.
4. of or relating to a continental breakfast
The hotel offers a continental breakfast with pastries and coffee.
O hotel oferece um café continental com pastéis e café.
Synonyms
mainlandterrestrial
Antonyms
insularisland

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continental
standard usage
Portugal
continental
standard usage; often used to distinguish mainland Portugal from the Azores and Madeira

Related Idioms & Phrases

continental breakfast
continental divide
continental shelf
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