sigues
/see-gess/
you continue
You continue running down the path without stopping.
sigues(Verb)
you continue
?to not stop an action
,you keep
?used with an '-ing' verb form, e.g., 'you keep trying'
you're still
?to describe a state that hasn't changed, e.g., 'you're still here'
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The "Keep Doing Something" Formula
To say you 'keep doing' something, Spanish has a super useful pattern: seguir + [verb ending in -ando or -iendo]. For example, 'You keep talking' is Sigues hablando.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Sometimes learners say 'seguies' because the base verb is `seguir`."
Correction: Remember that `seguir` is a 'boot verb'. The 'e' changes to 'i' for most present tense forms, like `sigo`, `sigues`, `sigue`. The `nosotros` (we) form stays normal: `seguimos`.
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking 'Still...?'
A very natural way to ask if a situation is unchanged is to use sigues. For instance, ¿Sigues enojado? means 'Are you still mad?' It's friendlier and more common than using todavía in a question.
You follow the person walking ahead of you.
sigues(Verb)
you follow
?a person, a path, instructions, or on social media
you take
?when talking about a street or route
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Follow the Logic
You can use sigues to ask someone if they understand your explanation, almost like saying 'Are you with me?' or 'You following?'. For example: Primero abres la caja, luego conectas el cable... ¿me sigues?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sigues
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly asks a friend, 'Are you still studying Spanish?'
📚 More Resources
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'.