Continuare
Example: Dobbiamo continuare a studiare per superare l'esame domani.
Definition
"Continuare" means to persist in an action or process without stopping, especially over a period of time. It involves carrying on with an activity or state, as in continuing to study in order to achieve a goal or complete a task.
Etymology
The word "continuare" comes from the Latin verb "continuare," which means to join together or to make continuous. It is derived from "continuus," meaning uninterrupted or successive. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of something flowing on without breaks, much like a river continuing its course.
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