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Translation of Spanish word "seguir" to English

seguir

/seˈɣiɾ/

Meaning

Verb

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamDefinition sourced from Wiktionary

How to use

In English, 'seguir' is often used in the context of following someone or something, such as a person, a trend, or an idea. It can also imply a sense of continuity or progression, as in 'to continue working on a project.' However, learners often confuse it with 'ir detrás de,' which implies a more literal following, whereas 'seguir' can also imply a sense of pursuit or intent. For example, 'Me voy a seguir a la playa' (I'm going to follow the beach) implies a sense of movement and progression, whereas 'Me voy a ir detrás de mi hermano a la playa' implies a more literal following.

🇬🇧 English

to follow, to continue

Example

Debes seguir las instrucciones cuidadosamente.

You must follow the instructions carefully.

Queremos seguir estudiando español el próximo año.

We want to continue studying Spanish next year.

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Synonyms

to pursueto continueto submit toto accompany

Common phrases

  • seguir un proyectoto follow a project
  • seguir a alguiento follow someone
  • seguir una tendenciato follow a trend
  • seguir un caminoto follow a path
  • seguir una ideato follow an idea

🦊 Conjugation of the verb "seguir"Full conjugation →

Present Tense (Presente)

yo (I)sigo
tú (you)sigues
él/ella (he/she)sigue
nosotros (we)siguimos
vosotros (you pl.)siguís
ellos/ellas (they)siguen

Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)

yo (I)seguí
él/ella (he/she)siguió

Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)

he seguido

Imperative (Imperativo)

dusigue
ihrsiguid
Siesiga

Frequency rank: #68 in Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Spanish word "seguir" mean?

The Spanish word "seguir" means "to follow, to continue" in English.

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Can I see an example sentence with "seguir"?

Yes, here is a practical example: "Debes seguir las instrucciones cuidadosamente." (which translates as "You must follow the instructions carefully.").

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