continuar

Senses

1. 1.

   to continue

   to keep doing something; to persist with an action

2. 2.

   to go on

   to proceed; to resume an activity after an interruption

3. 3.

   to remain

   to stay in a particular state or condition

Examples

• "Vou continuar estudando para o exame."

  I'm going to continue studying for the exam.

• "Ele continuou trabalhando apesar do cansaço."

  He went on working despite the tiredness.

• "A situação continua difícil para muitas famílias."

  The situation remains difficult for many families.

Usage

One of the most common Portuguese verbs. Takes an infinitive or gerund after it (continuar fazendo / continuar a fazer). Often used with present tense to express ongoing states. Formal and informal registers equally."