seguir
verb
Senses
- 1.
to follow
to go behind or after someone/something in the same direction
- 2.
to continue
to keep doing something or remain in a state without stopping
- 3.
to pursue
to chase or track someone; to pursue a goal or course of action
- 4.
to follow (a person online, a topic, etc.)
to keep up with or subscribe to updates from someone or something
Examples
"Sigue el camino recto hasta la plaza."
Follow the straight path until you reach the square.
"El proyecto sigue adelante a pesar de los problemas."
The project continues moving forward despite the problems.
"Estoy siguiendo a varios autores en las redes sociales."
I'm following several authors on social media.
Usage
A common and versatile verb; use *seguir* + gerund (e.g., *seguir haciendo*) to express ongoing action. Often appears in phrases like *seguir adelante* (to press on) and *a seguir* (coming up next). Note the stem change: sigo, sigues, sigue (e → i in present tense).
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