seguimiento
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📝 In Action
El médico le hará un seguimiento cada dos semanas.
B1The doctor will do a follow-up with him every two weeks.
Puedes hacer el seguimiento de tu pedido en nuestra web.
A2You can track your order on our website.
Es importante dar seguimiento a los clientes nuevos.
B1It is important to follow up with new clients.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Seguimiento' with Verbs
This word is almost always used with the verbs 'hacer' (to do/make) or 'dar' (to give). In business, 'dar seguimiento' is very common for 'following up' on a task.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use it as a verb
Mistake: "Yo seguimiento el paquete."
Correction: Yo hago el seguimiento del paquete.
⭐ Usage Tips
Hospital vs. Office
In a hospital, 'seguimiento' means the doctor is watching your health over time. In an office, it usually means making sure a project or email gets finished.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: seguimiento
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is most commonly used with 'seguimiento' to say 'to follow up'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'seguimiento' the same as 'continuación'?
Not exactly. 'Continuación' means something is continuing, while 'seguimiento' implies actively watching, checking, or monitoring progress.
Can I use 'seguimiento' for social media followers?
No. For social media, we use 'seguidores' (followers). 'Seguimiento' is the process of tracking or following up, not the people themselves.