Continuación (en. Continuation)

/kontinuˈaθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The part that follows an earlier action or event.
In the continuation of the story, the protagonist faces new challenges.
En la continuación del relato, el protagonista enfrenta nuevos desafíos.
Second part of a series of texts or documents.
The continuation of the novel will be published next month.
La continuación de la novela se publicará el próximo mes.
State or condition of remaining in an event without interruption.
The continuation of school activities was agreed for Monday.
La continuación de las actividades escolares se acordó para el lunes.

Etymology

From the Latin continuatio, -onis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in continuation
in the course or in the follow-up of something.
en continuación
continuation and end
referring to the final part due to the continuation of a story.
continuación y final
of continuation
that follows or derives from something previous.
de continuación

Related Words

continue
to proceed with something that has already been started.
continuar
continuity
state of what is continuous or uninterrupted.
continuidad
continuous
that has no interruptions or pauses.
continuo

Slang Meanings

Informal use to refer to a series of events that follow one after another.
The party was a continuation of yesterday's meeting.
La fiesta fue una continuación de la reunión de ayer.
It can be used in a context of 'moving on' with a topic or matter.
The continuation of the talk is what interests me the most.
La continuación de la charla es lo que más me interesa.