Seguia (en. Followed)

/seˈɣi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Imperfect past of the verb seguir, indicating a continuous action in the past.
She was following the instructions to the letter.
Ella seguía las instrucciones al pie de la letra.
Indicates the continuity of a state or situation in the past.
Yesterday, at the party, everyone kept dancing despite the tiredness.
Ayer, en la fiesta, todos seguían bailando a pesar del cansancio.
Describes a fact or action that was unfolding in the past.
While he was on the train, he kept thinking about his future.
Mientras estaba en el tren, seguía pensando en su futuro.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'sequi', which means 'to follow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move forward
To continue progressing or advancing despite difficulties.
seguir adelante
go along with someone
To do what someone wants or follow their idea to avoid problems.
seguirle la corriente a alguien
play along
To accept the rules or behavior of a situation.
seguir el juego

Related Words

seguir
To proceed or advance behind something or someone.
seguir
seguimiento
The action of following or continuing something.
seguimiento
seguidor
A person who follows the ideas or trends of another.
seguidor

Slang Meanings

To continue doing something that is difficult or laborious.
Despite the problems, he kept going with his project as if nothing was wrong.
A pesar de los problemas, él seguía con su proyecto como si nada.
To persevere in a problem or situation without giving up.
She continued in the race, even when she had difficult exams.
Ella seguía en la carrera, incluso cuando tenía exámenes difíciles.