Inklingo

continuación

kohn-tee-nwah-SYOHN/kontinwaˈsjon/

continuación means continuation in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

continuation, sequel

Also: follow-up, continuity
NounfA2
A colorful, winding path stretching continuously across a bright green field towards the horizon, illustrating the idea of carrying on.

📝 In Action

Esperamos la continuación de la película con mucha emoción.

A2

We are eagerly awaiting the sequel to the movie.

La junta decidió la continuación del proyecto a pesar de los problemas.

B1

The board decided on the continuation of the project despite the problems.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • interrupción (interruption)
  • finalización (completion)

Common Collocations

  • dar continuaciónto follow up / to give continuity
  • en continuaciónin continuation

next, following

Also: then, below
Three brightly colored stepping stones arranged in a line, highlighting the third stone which represents the next item in the sequence.

📝 In Action

A continuación, el presidente dará su discurso.

B1

Next, the president will give his speech.

Consulte los detalles del plan a continuación.

B2

Consult the details of the plan below (or: following).

¿Qué sucede a continuación?

A2

What happens next?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • después (afterwards)
  • seguidamente (immediately following)

Common Collocations

  • a continuaciónnext / following

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "continuación" in Spanish:

continuation

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: continuación

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the phrase 'a continuación'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
canciónatención
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word *continuatio*, derived from *continuare* (to continue). It literally means 'the act of having things joined together without a break,' emphasizing flow and sequence.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: continuaçãoFrench: continuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'continuación' and 'continuidad'?

'Continuación' usually refers to an action of resuming or the next part (like a sequel or follow-up). 'Continuidad' refers to the state of being uninterrupted or consistent over time, like ensuring there is 'continuity' in a business plan.

How do I use 'a continuación' in writing?

Use 'A continuación,' followed by a comma, at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the next item on a list, the next step in a process, or the next part of a presentation, similar to saying 'Next,' or 'The following:'.