sigues
“sigues” means “you continue” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you continue, you keep
Also: you're still
📝 In Action
¿Sigues trabajando en el mismo lugar?
A2Are you still working in the same place?
Si sigues practicando, vas a mejorar mucho.
A2If you keep practicing, you're going to improve a lot.
¡Sigue así! Lo estás haciendo genial.
B1Keep it up! You're doing great.
you follow
Also: you take
📝 In Action
Si sigues esta calle todo recto, llegas a la estación.
A2If you follow this street straight ahead, you'll get to the station.
¿Me sigues en Twitter?
A2Do you follow me on Twitter?
No te entiendo. ¿Me sigues?
B1I don't understand you. Are you following me? (Do you get what I'm saying?)
Siempre sigues las reglas.
B1You always follow the rules.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: sigues
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Which sentence correctly asks a friend, 'Are you still studying Spanish?'
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`Sigues` comes from the verb `seguir`, which traces back to the Latin word `sequī`, meaning 'to follow'. It's a very old word that has kept its core meaning for centuries. You can see its family resemblance in English words like 'sequence', 'consecutive', and 'sequel'—all related to following in order.
First recorded: 10th century (as 'seguir')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the 'e' in `seguir` change to an 'i' in `sigues`?
`Seguir` is a 'stem-changing' verb. For certain verb forms, like `sigues`, the vowel in the main part (the 'stem') changes to keep the pronunciation smooth and consistent with Spanish sound patterns. It's a common feature in many important verbs!
What's the difference between `sigues` and `continúas`?
They are very similar and often you can use either one. `Sigues` is extremely common in everyday conversation. `Continúas` can sometimes sound a little more formal, or be used to specifically mean 'you are resuming' something after a stop.
How do I say the opposite, 'you stop'?
The most common way is to use the verb `parar`. So you would say `paras` ('you stop') or `dejas de...` ('you stop doing...'). For example, `Dejas de hablar` means 'You stop talking'.