Inklingo

sigas

see-gahsˈsi.ɣas

sigas means (that you) continue in Spanish (expressing a wish or command for continuation).

(that you) continue, (that you) follow

Also: (that you) keep going, (that you) remain
Verb (Conjugation)B1irregular (stem-changing e>i) ir
A colorful storybook illustration showing a simplified person walking steadily forward on a long, clear path that stretches toward the horizon, symbolizing continuation.
infinitiveseguir
gerundsiguiendo
past Participleseguido

📝 In Action

Espero que sigas estudiando mucho para el examen.

B1

I hope that you continue studying a lot for the exam.

Te pido que sigas las instrucciones al pie de la letra.

B2

I ask that you follow the instructions to the letter.

No creo que sigas el camino correcto desde aquí.

B1

I don't think you are following the right path from here.

¡No sigas hablando de eso, por favor!

A2

Don't keep talking about that, please!

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • detenerse (to stop oneself)
  • parar (to stop)

Common Collocations

  • Espero que sigas bienI hope you are doing well (continue to be well)
  • Te recomiendo que sigasI recommend that you continue/follow

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedsigue
yosigo
sigues
ellos/ellas/ustedessiguen
nosotrosseguimos
vosotrosseguís

imperfect

él/ella/ustedseguía
yoseguía
seguías
ellos/ellas/ustedesseguían
nosotrosseguíamos
vosotrosseguíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedsiguió
yoseguí
seguiste
ellos/ellas/ustedessiguieron
nosotrosseguimos
vosotrosseguisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedsiga
yosiga
sigas
ellos/ellas/ustedessigan
nosotrossigamos
vosotrossigáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsiguiera/siguiese
yosiguiera/siguiese
siguieras/siguieses
ellos/ellas/ustedessiguieran/siguiesen
nosotrossiguiéramos/siguiésemos
vosotrossiguierais/siguieseis

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sigas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'sigas'?

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📚 Etymology

The verb *seguir* comes from the Vulgar Latin *sequire*, which itself derived from the Classical Latin *sequī* (to follow). The stem change (e to i) developed over time in Spanish.

First recorded: Appears in Spanish texts since the 11th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: seguirFrench: suivre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sigas' the same as 'sigues'?

No. Both mean 'you follow/continue,' but 'sigues' is used for facts and certainty (Indicative mood: 'Tú sigues las reglas' - You follow the rules), while 'sigas' is used for wishes, doubts, emotions, or commands (Subjunctive mood: 'Espero que sigas bien' - I hope you continue well).

How do I form the negative command for 'tú'?

You use the 'sigas' form! The negative command is always formed using the present subjunctive. So, 'Don't follow' is 'No sigas'.