Siguieron (en. Followed)
/siɣjeˈɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Continue or proceed after a certain point.
They followed the path to the mountain.
Ellos siguieron el camino hacia la montaña.
Act according to what is indicated or recommended.
They followed the instructions to the letter.
Siguieron las instrucciones al pie de la letra.
Remain in an activity, state, or situation.
They continued working despite the difficulties.
Siguieron trabajando a pesar de las dificultades.
Go after someone or something.
The children followed their mother through the market.
Los niños siguieron a su madre por el mercado.
Etymology
From the verb 'seguir', which comes from Latin 'sequi'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
move forward
Continue with an action or project despite difficulties.
seguir adelante
follow the example
Imitate or do what someone else has done.
seguir el ejemplo
play along with someone
Participate in a situation as if it were real, often in a joking context.
seguirle el juego a alguien
Related Words
follow
Verb that implies the action of continuing or proceeding.
seguir
follow-up
Action of following or monitoring something or someone.
seguimiento
sequence
Succession of events or operations.
secuencia
Slang Meanings
Keep track of
I'm going to keep track of that new series.
Voy a seguirle la pista a esa nueva serie.
He didn't focus on that, he continued on his journey.
Despite the problems, he continued on his vacation journey.
A pesar de los problemas, siguió en su viaje de vacaciones.