continente
/kontiˈnente/masculine
The Spanish word for continent is continente.
continente refers to each of the main land-masses on the Earth's surface.
Meaning: each of main land-masses on earth's surface (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun continente is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontiˈnente/
Did you know?
- While English speakers identify seven continents, many Spanish-speaking school systems teach a six-continent model, grouping North and South America into a single continente called América.
- In Spanish, the word continente can also be used as an adjective to describe a person who practices 'abstinence' or 'self-control'.
- Because it derives from the Latin contineō, meaning 'to hold together', the word literally describes a landmass that 'holds together' a vast area.
Examples in context
- Europa es un continente.Europe is a continent.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific continent.Tatoeba #2968547 by marcelostockle, translation #2635043 by CK
- África es un continente.Africa is a continent.Tatoeba #6992364 by cueyayotl, translation #6978103 by CK
- África es el continente más pobre.Africa is the poorest continent.This sentence is useful for describing a characteristic of a continent.Tatoeba #1638690 by marcelostockle, translation #1637204 by Spamster
- El continente africano es conocido por su biodiversidad única.The African continent is known for its unique biodiversity.
- Los exploradores se embarcaron en una aventura para descubrir nuevas tierras continentales.The explorers embarked on an adventure to discover new continental lands.
- ¡América es un continente enorme!America is such a huge continent!
- América es el segundo continente más grande del mundo.America is the second-largest continent in the world.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their dream vacations.
- MaríaQuiero visitar un continente nuevo.I want to visit a new continent.
- JavierYo también. ¿Cuál prefieres, Javier?Me too. Which one do you prefer, Javier?
- MaríaMe gustaría ir al continente asiático.I would like to go to the Asian continent.
- Javier¡Eso suena como un viaje increíble!That sounds like an incredible trip!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “continent” translations and entries continente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries continente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
