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    Continuaba (en. Continued)

    /kontinu'aba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To keep carrying out an action that had already been started.
    She continued talking despite the interruptions.
    Ella continuaba hablando a pesar de las interrupciones.
    To not cease in an activity that had been initiated.
    The boy kept playing even when it started to rain.
    El niño continuaba jugando incluso cuando empezó a llover.
    To persist in a state or circumstance.
    The course continued despite the bad weather.
    El curso continuaba a pesar de la mala climatología.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'continuar', which comes from the Latin 'continuare', meaning 'to join' or 'not to interrupt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    remained steadfast
    Maintained her position despite the criticisms.
    continuaba en sus trece
    always stayed the same
    Did not change over time.
    siempre continuaba igual

    Related Words

    continue
    Verb meaning to follow or proceed with something that had been initiated.
    continuar
    continuity
    Characteristic of something that continues without interruption.
    continuidad

    Slang Meanings

    Keep going without giving up.
    Despite the difficulties, he always continued.
    A pesar de las dificultades, él siempre continuaba.
    Not to stop along the way.
    Life goes on, no matter what happens.
    La vida continúa, no importa lo que suceda.