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sigo

see-goˈsi.ɣo

I continue, I am still

Also: I keep on
VerbA1irregular (stem changing e>i) ir
A determined hiker walking along a long, winding dirt path that continues into the distance, illustrating persistence.
infinitiveseguir
gerundsiguiendo
past Participleseguido

📝 In Action

Sigo esperando el autobús. Lleva 20 minutos de retraso.

A1

I am still waiting for the bus. It's 20 minutes late.

Si sigo comiendo chocolate, voy a engordar.

A2

If I continue eating chocolate, I am going to gain weight.

Sigo soltero, pero estoy feliz.

A1

I am still single, but I am happy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • parar (to stop)
  • detenerse (to pause)

Common Collocations

  • Sigo pensando – I keep thinking
  • ¿Y sigo? – Shall I continue? / Do I keep going?

I follow

Also: I subscribe to
VerbA2irregular (stem changing e>i) ir
Mexico
Two stylized figures walking in a straight line, where the second figure is clearly trailing closely behind the first figure, illustrating following.
infinitiveseguir
gerundsiguiendo
past Participleseguido

📝 In Action

Sigo a muchas celebridades en Instagram.

A2

I follow many celebrities on Instagram.

Por favor, dime por dónde vas. Yo sigo.

A1

Please tell me where you're going. I'll follow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • perseguir (to chase)
  • acompañar (to accompany)

Common Collocations

  • Sigo tus consejos – I follow your advice
  • Sigo el camino – I follow the path

I obey, I observe

Also: I heed
VerbB1irregular (stem changing e>i) ir
A friendly stylized character standing perfectly still just behind a thick, bright red painted line on the ground, illustrating adherence to a boundary or rule.
infinitiveseguir
gerundsiguiendo
past Participleseguido

📝 In Action

Sigo las instrucciones al pie de la letra.

B1

I follow the instructions to the letter.

Sigo la dieta estricta que me dio el doctor.

B1

I am following the strict diet the doctor gave me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • infringir (to break (a rule))

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

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

imperfect

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

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedsiguiera
yosiguiera
túsiguieras
ellos/ellas/ustedessiguieran
nosotrossiguiéramos
vosotrossiguierais
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Words that translate to "sigo" in Spanish:

i continue→i follow→i heed→i obey→i observe→

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Quick Quiz: sigo

Question 1 of 2

Which English phrase best translates 'Sigo leyendo tu libro'?

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📚 Etymology▼

The verb 'seguir' (from which 'sigo' comes) developed from the Vulgar Latin word *sequire, which itself came from the Classical Latin verb *sequī* meaning 'to follow' or 'to attend.' The irregular 'go' ending in the present tense ('sigo' instead of 'seguo') happened very early in Spanish development, mirroring similar changes in verbs like 'decir' (digo) and 'tener' (tengo).

First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-11th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: seguirFrench: suivreItalian: seguire

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know whether 'sigo' means 'I continue' or 'I follow'?

If 'sigo' is immediately followed by a gerund (an -ndo word like 'trabajando'), it means 'I continue' or 'I am still doing' that action. If it is followed by a person, path, or instruction, it means 'I follow' or 'I obey.'

Does 'sigo' require a preposition?

Usually, no. 'Sigo' acts directly on the thing or person being followed ('Sigo la flecha' / 'I follow the arrow') or directly on the action ('Sigo corriendo' / 'I keep running').