Continúan (en. Continue)

/kon.ti.nuan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To pursue an action or state without interruption.
They continue working on the project.
Ellos continúan trabajando en el proyecto.
To remain in the same state or condition.
Despite the difficulties, they stand firm.
A pesar de las dificultades, ellos continúan firmes.
To extend an action over time.
The students continue their studies despite the pandemic.
Los estudiantes continúan con sus estudios a pesar de la pandemia.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'continuare', which means 'to link' or 'to follow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they continue forward
They move forward, continuing on the path.
continúan adelante
they continue without stopping
They do not stop; they continue without interruption.
continúan sin parar

Related Words

to continue
Verb that means to pursue or continue.
continuar
continuity
State of being constant or stable over a certain period.
continuidad
continuously
In a continuous manner, without interruption.
continuamente

Slang Meanings

Going all out
They continue going all out with their parties.
Ellos continúan hechando la casa por la ventana con sus fiestas.
Whatever comes
They continue whatever comes, without worrying too much.
Ellos continúan a lo que venga, sin preocuparse demasiado.