Siguió (en. Followed)

[siɡiˈo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To continue or persist on a path or in an activity.
She continued walking despite the bad weather.
Ella siguió caminando a pesar del mal tiempo.
To pay attention to or listen to what someone says or does.
He followed the teacher's instructions to the letter.
Siguió las instrucciones del profesor al pie de la letra.
To develop or carry out something that had been started.
The project moved forward despite setbacks.
El proyecto siguió adelante a pesar de los contratiempos.

Etymology

From Latin 'sequī', which means 'to follow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move forward
Continue with an effort or activity despite difficulties.
seguir adelante
go with the flow
Do what others do in order to avoid conflicts.
seguir la corriente
play along
Participate or become involved in a situation or conversation.
seguir el juego
keep up the pace
Maintain the same pace or beat as others.
seguir el ritmo

Related Words

seguir
Action of going behind or continuing on a path.
seguir
seguimiento
Action of following or monitoring something.
seguimiento
seguido
That has been followed or that follows an event.
seguido

Slang Meanings

To continue in a romantic relationship despite problems.
Even though they fought, he stayed with her because he loved her a lot.
Aunque pelearon, él siguió con ella porque la quería mucho.
To do something that was expected after something else has already happened.
After the party, he continued the tradition and went to breakfast with friends.
Después de la fiesta, siguió la tradición y se fue a desayunar con los amigos.