Prosiguió (en. Continued)
/pɾosiˈɣi.o/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To continue with an action or speech that was being carried out.
After a brief pause, the speaker continued with his/her speech.
Después de una breve pausa, el orador prosiguió con su discurso.
To continue a path or process after an interruption.
After the rain, the journey continued without further setbacks.
Tras la lluvia, el viaje prosiguió sin más contratiempos.
To resume a matter or activity after an interlude.
The television program continued after the commercials.
El programa de televisión prosiguió después de los anuncios.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'proseguere', which means 'to carry on'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
he/she continued on his/her way
He/she continued his/her journey without stopping.
prosiguió su camino
he/she continued speaking
He/she kept communicating his/her ideas.
prosiguió hablando
when the game continued
When the activity resumed after a pause.
cuando el juego prosiguió
Related Words
prospect
To explore or investigate something in more depth.
prospectar
to follow
To continue in the same direction or activity.
seguir
Slang Meanings
To endure the pressure and keep going.
Despite the difficulties, you always have to carry on.
A pesar de las dificultades, siempre hay que prosiguir.
To not give up and continue with strength.
She continued with her project despite the obstacles.
Ella prosiguió con su proyecto a pesar de los obstáculos.