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continuous
[kənˈtɪnjuəs]
adjective
contínuo
1.
Uninterrupted in time; without break or pause
The machine operates in continuous mode throughout the day.
A máquina opera em modo contínuo durante todo o dia.
2.
Extending in an unbroken line or sequence without gaps
The coastline formed a continuous stretch for miles.
A costa formou uma extensão contínua por quilômetros.
3.
Recurring or repeated without interruption
She received continuous support from her family.
Ela recebeu apoio contínuo de sua família.
Synonyms
uninterrupted
unbroken
constant
perpetual
ongoing
incessant
Antonyms
discontinuous
intermittent
broken
interrupted
sporadic
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contínuo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contínuo
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
contínuo
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
contínuo
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
continuous improvement
continuous learning
continuous performance
em contínuo aperfeiçoamento
aprendizagem contínua
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