Seguiría (en. Would continue)

[se-ɣi-'ɾi-a]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the verb seguir in the first or third person singular of the conditional.
If I had time, I would keep practicing.
Si tuviera tiempo, seguiría practicando.
Indicates an action that would take place in the future under certain conditions.
She would follow in his footsteps if she could.
Ella seguiría sus pasos si pudiera.
Expresses the intention to continue with something already started.
If the situation allows, I would continue working on the project.
Si la situación lo permite, seguiría trabajando en el proyecto.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sequi', which means to follow.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move forward
To continue along a path or process despite difficulties.
seguir adelante
go with the flow
To conform to what others say or do, usually to avoid conflicts.
seguir la corriente
not play along
Not to participate or support a situation or conversation.
no seguirle el juego

Related Words

follow
To continue on with something.
seguir
follow-up
The action of following something or someone.
seguimiento
followed
Something that is constant or occurs repeatedly.
seguido

Slang Meanings

An expression used to denote that someone doesn't stop for anything.
They are always going to keep going, no matter what happens.
Siempre va a seguiría, pase lo que pase.
Used among young people to refer to a person who keeps on their path without looking back.
That boy is like that, he will always keep going even if told otherwise.
Ese chico es así, siempre seguiría aunque le digan lo contrario.