proseguir
“proseguir” means “to continue” in Spanish (carrying on with an activity or journey).
to continue
Also: to proceed, to resume
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Debemos proseguir con la investigación a pesar de los problemas.
B1We must continue with the investigation despite the problems.
Tras un breve descanso, prosiguieron su camino hacia la cima.
B2After a short break, they continued their way toward the summit.
El juez ordenó proseguir el juicio mañana por la mañana.
C1The judge ordered the trial to proceed tomorrow morning.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which form of 'proseguir' is correct for 'I continue'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'prosequi', which combined 'pro-' (forward) and 'sequi' (to follow). It literally means 'to follow forward'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'proseguir' the same as 'continuar'?
Yes, they mean the same thing, but 'proseguir' is more formal and is often used in professional or academic writing.
How do I know when the 'e' changes to 'i'?
It changes in all present tense forms except 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'. It also changes in the 'he/she' and 'they' forms of the past tense (preterite) and in the gerund (prosiguiendo).
Can I use 'proseguir' to mean 'to sue' someone like in English?
No. While they share an ancestor with the word 'prosecute', if you want to say 'to sue', you should use 'demandar'.