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seguido

seh-GEE-dohseˈgi.ðo

“seguido” means “consecutive” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

consecutive, non-stop

Also: continuous
Three identical, perfectly round red balls lined up in a straight horizontal row, touching each other to show a consecutive sequence.

📝 In Action

Llovió por cuatro días seguidos y no pudimos salir.

A2

It rained for four consecutive days and we couldn't go out.

Ella ganó tres campeonatos seguidos.

B1

She won three championships in a row.

No puedo estar cinco horas seguidas estudiando.

B1

I can't study for five continuous hours.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • consecutivo (consecutive)
  • ininterrumpido (uninterrupted)

Common Collocations

  • días seguidos – consecutive days
  • veces seguidas – times in a row

often, frequently

Also: repeatedly
AdverbB1informal
Mexico and Central America
A child is repeatedly bouncing a bright blue ball. The image visually overlays three slightly transparent versions of the ball at different points in the bounce arc, emphasizing frequent repetition.

📝 In Action

Vamos al mercado seguido a comprar frutas frescas.

B1

We go to the market often to buy fresh fruit.

Me encuentro con él muy seguido en el gimnasio.

B2

I run into him very frequently at the gym.

Si comes eso tan seguido, te va a hacer daño.

B1

If you eat that so often, it's going to hurt you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • muy seguido – very often

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Quick Quiz: seguido

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'seguido' to mean 'often'?

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The word 'seguido' comes from the verb 'seguir' (to follow or continue). 'Seguido' is the past participle form, which is why it relates to things that happen one after the other or actions that are done 'following' a pattern (frequently).

First recorded: Around the 13th century (derived from Latin *sequi*, meaning 'to follow').

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: seguidoItalian: seguito

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'seguido' the same as 'a menudo'?

They both mean 'often' or 'frequently.' 'Seguido' is generally considered more informal and is extremely common in spoken Spanish, especially in parts of Latin America. 'A menudo' is also very common and slightly more neutral.

What is the difference between 'seguido' (adverb) and 'de seguido' (adverbial phrase)?

'Seguido' means 'often' (frequently). 'De seguido' usually means 'immediately after' or 'continuously' without a break, similar to the adjective meaning, but used as a fixed phrase.