siguiendo
“siguiendo” means “following” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
following, continuing
Also: tracking
📝 In Action
Estamos siguiendo las noticias muy de cerca.
A1We are following the news very closely.
Ella está siguiendo una dieta estricta para el verano.
A2She is following a strict diet for the summer.
El perro te estuvo siguiendo por todo el parque.
B1The dog was following you throughout the entire park.
by following, according to
Also: in accordance with
📝 In Action
Ganó el concurso siguiendo las instrucciones al pie de la letra.
B1She won the contest by following the instructions to the letter.
Siguiendo la lógica, deberíamos esperar antes de invertir.
B2Following the logic (or: According to logic), we should wait before investing.
Llegamos a la cascada siguiendo el sendero del río.
B1We arrived at the waterfall by following the river path.
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Words that translate to "siguiendo" in Spanish:
according to→by following→continuing→following→tracking→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: siguiendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'siguiendo' to explain the *method* used, rather than an ongoing action?
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'Siguiendo' comes from the verb 'seguir,' which traces back to the Vulgar Latin *sequīre*. This ancient root means 'to follow' or 'to accompany.' The form 'siguiendo' itself developed when the 'e' sound in the verb stem changed to an 'i' during the formation of the gerund, a common pattern in Spanish verb evolution.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'siguiendo' and not 'seguendo'?
This is due to a common irregularity in Spanish -ir verbs like 'seguir' (to follow) and 'pedir' (to ask). In the gerund form, the vowel 'e' in the middle of the verb stem changes to an 'i'. This pattern is called a stem change and you must memorize it!
Can 'siguiendo' ever mean 'in the next moment'?
Not usually. That sense is better conveyed by 'a continuación' (next) or using the verb 'proseguir' (to proceed). 'Siguiendo' focuses on continuing a path, rule, or action already started.