Continúa (en. Continues)

/kon/ti/nu/a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Remain in the same state or activity.
She continues working despite the difficulties.
Ella continúa trabajando a pesar de las dificultades.
To proceed with something that had been started.
We must continue with the meeting.
Debemos continuar con la reunión.
To persist in an action or situation.
If this doesn't work, I will continue looking for other solutions.
Si esto no funciona, continuaré buscando otras soluciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'continuare', which means to follow or prolong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

continue with what you were doing
Don't stop, keep going.
continúa con lo que estabas haciendo
if something doesn't work, keep trying
Persisting is key to success.
si algo no funciona, continúa intentando
the show must go on
It refers to the fact that after an event, activities continue.
el espectáculo continúa

Related Words

continuity
State or quality of continuing.
continuidad
to continue
Verb that means to follow or proceed.
continuar

Slang Meanings

Keep moving forward despite difficulties.
As always, continue with your life and don't look back.
Como siempre, continúa con tu vida y no mires atrás.
Persisting on a chosen path.
In business, only those who keep going succeed.
En el negocio, solo los que continúan logran el éxito.