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    Continuó (en. Continuous)

    /kon.tiˈnu.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of proceeding or maintaining something in the same state.
    She continued her work despite the difficulties.
    Ella continuó su trabajo a pesar de las dificultades.
    Keeps doing something without interruption.
    The train continued its journey without stopping.
    El tren continuó su trayecto sin detenerse.
    To prolong an action or a state over time.
    We decided that we would continue the meeting next Tuesday.
    Decidimos que continuaríamos la reunión el próximo martes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'continuare', meaning 'to join' or 'to prolong'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    continue the tradition
    To keep a established custom.
    continuar la tradición
    continued in his stance
    Maintained his opinion or attitude without changing.
    continuó en su postura
    continue the conversation
    To keep talking about a previously addressed topic.
    continuar con la conversación

    Related Words

    continuity
    State of what is continuous.
    continuidad
    continuer
    Person or thing that follows or maintains something.
    continuador
    continuation
    Action or effect of continuing.
    continuación

    Slang Meanings

    To move forward without giving up.
    Despite the problems, he said he was going to continue.
    A pesar de los problemas, dijo que iba a continuar.
    To stand firm in a situation.
    She always continues despite the threats.
    Ella siempre continúa a pesar de las amenazas.