continental
word
/ˌkɑntəˈnɛnəɫ/
kon-tuh-NEN-uhl
/kˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl/
kon-ti-NEN-tuhl
Definition
Relating to a continent or coming from a continent. It can also describe things typical of continental Europe, such as food or climate.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in phrases like 'continental breakfast' (light European-style breakfast) or 'continental climate' (climate with large temperature differences), especially about Europe. Less often used for other continents. More formal or academic.
Spanish: continentalPortuguese (BR): continentalPortuguese (PT): continentalChinese (Simplified): 大陆的 - 大陆人Chinese (Traditional): 大陸的 - 大陸人Hindi: महाद्वीपीयArabic: قاريBengali: মহাদেশীয়Russian: континентальныйJapanese: 大陸のVietnamese: lục địaKorean: 대륙의Turkish: kıtasalUrdu: برّیIndonesian: benua
Example Sentences
The hotel offers a continental breakfast every morning.
basic
Europe has a mostly continental climate.
basic
The ship left for continental Africa.
basic
She prefers continental cheese to local varieties.
natural
Business travelers usually go for a continental breakfast—quick and simple.
natural
After years abroad, his accent now sounds very continental.
natural