Seguía (en. Followed)

/seˈɡi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To continue in an action that had already been started.
He kept studying despite being tired.
Él seguía estudiando a pesar de estar cansado.
To remain in a state or situation.
The party continued lively until dawn.
La fiesta seguía animada hasta la madrugada.
To proceed in time or in a course.
The construction work had been ongoing for months.
La obra seguía en construcción desde hace meses.

Etymology

From Latin 'sequi', which means to follow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to follow the trail
To continue pursuing or investigating something.
seguir el rastro
to move forward
To continue in an action despite obstacles.
seguir adelante
to go along with someone's ideas or actions
To accompany someone in their ideas or actions, even if you do not agree.
seguirle la corriente a alguien

Related Words

to follow
To continue in an action.
seguir
tracking
Action of following or monitoring.
seguimiento
followed
That has been continued or repeated.
seguido

Slang Meanings

Development of a situation without interruptions.
The party was going strong all night.
La fiesta seguía a full toda la noche.
To persist in a behavior.
He was still the same, never changing.
Él seguía en las mismas, sin cambiar nunca.