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sigas

see-gahs

Verb (Conjugation)B1irregular (stem-changing e>i) ir

(that you) continue?expressing a wish or command for continuation,(that you) follow?expressing a wish or command to track or obey

Also:(that you) keep going?encouragement,(that you) remain?in the sense of remaining in a state or place

Quick Reference

infinitiveseguir

gerundsiguiendo

past Participleseguido

📝 In Action

Espero que sigas estudiando mucho para el examen.

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

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

I ask that you follow the instructions to the letter.

No creo que sigas el camino correcto desde aquí.

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

¡No sigas hablando de eso, por favor!

Don't keep talking about that, please!

Word Connections

Synonyms

continuar (to continue)
proseguir (to proceed)

Antonyms

detenerse (to stop oneself)
parar (to stop)

Common Collocations

Espero que sigas bien – I hope you are doing well (continue to be well)
Te recomiendo que sigas – I recommend that you continue/follow

💡 Grammar Points

The Subjunctive Mood

'Sigas' is a special verb form (the Present Subjunctive) that Spanish uses, often after the word 'que', when the sentence expresses a wish, doubt, emotion, or a non-certain future action.

When to use 'sigas'

Use 'sigas' (instead of the usual 'sigues') when you are addressing 'tú' (you, informal) and the main part of the sentence involves influence, desire, or uncertainty (e.g., 'Quiero que sigas' – I want you to continue).

Negative Command

'Sigas' is also used for negative commands to 'tú': 'No sigas' means 'Don't continue/Don't follow'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive

Mistake: "Quiero que tú sigues estudiando."

Correction: Quiero que tú sigas estudiando. (The verb after 'quiero que' must change form to express the desire.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Remember the E>I change

The infinitive is 'sEguir', but the present stem is 'sIg-'. This change happens in most forms, including 'sigo', 'sigues', and 'sigas'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sigas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'sigas'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

seguir(to follow, to continue) - verb

seguimiento(follow-up, tracking) - noun

seguidor(follower) - noun

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'.