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continuativo

ongoing

adjective kon-tee-noo-AH-tee-voh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

continuous

Usage Note

Continuativo describes something sustained over time without interruption: un rapporto continuativo ('an ongoing relationship'), un contratto continuativo ('a continuous contract'). It is formal and common in legal, HR, and business language. Do not confuse with continuo ('continuous, unbroken'), which is more general.

Examples

"Cerca un lavoro continuativo e ben retribuito."

Natural Translation

She is looking for steady, well-paid work.

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