Seguidas (en. Consecutive)
/seˈɡiðas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That happens one after another, without interruption.
I worked for several hours straight to finish the project.
Trabajé seguidas horas para terminar el proyecto.
Said of an event: That occurs consecutively.
They attended two consecutive meetings.
Asistieron a dos reuniones seguidas.
That is repeated on different occasions instantly.
They had ongoing discussions about the topic.
Tuvieron seguidas discusiones sobre el tema.
Etymology
From the verb 'seguir', in its feminine plural form.
Common Phrases and Expressions
followed by
What must happen or be related after something.
seguidas de
two consecutive days
For two consecutive days.
dos días seguidos
to move forward
To continue with effort despite difficulties.
seguir adelante
Related Words
to follow
To continue in a direction or process.
seguir
sequence
A series of things that happen one after another.
sucesión
continuity
Lack of interruption or discontinuity.
continuidad
Slang Meanings
To be in a consecutive situation without rest.
I have had three consecutive nights without sleeping well.
Llevo seguidas tres noches sin dormir bien.
To refer to events that occur without pause.
The party went on continuously, it didn't stop all night.
La fiesta fue seguidas, no se detuvo en toda la noche.