Seguir (en. Continue)

se'ɣiɾ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Remain in the same state or action.
I decided to continue studying to improve my grades.
Decidí seguir estudiando para mejorar mis calificaciones.
Go behind someone or something.
The kids decided to follow the dog that had escaped.
Los niños decidieron seguir al perro que se había escapado.
Face or continue with something after a change or pause.
After the break, we will continue with the meeting.
Después del descanso, vamos a seguir con la reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'sequi', which means 'to follow, to go behind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move forward
Continue with life or a project despite difficulties.
seguir adelante
follow a lead
Continue searching for a solution or resolution to a problem.
seguir una pista
play along
Continue participating in an activity or conversation.
seguir el juego

Related Words

follow-up
Action of following or monitoring something.
seguimiento
followed
That is done continuously or repeatedly.
seguido

Slang Meanings

To follow someone on social media.
I decided to follow my favorite artist on Instagram.
Decidí seguir a mi artista favorito en Instagram.
Continue doing something without stopping.
We are going to keep partying until dawn.
Vamos a seguir en la fiesta hasta que amanezca.