How to Say "continues" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “continues” is “continúa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El presidente continúa con su discurso a pesar del ruido.
The president continues with his speech despite the noise.
¡Continúa! Lo estás haciendo muy bien.
Keep going! You are doing it very well.
Si usted continúa por esa calle, encontrará el museo.
If you (formal) continue down that street, you will find the museum.
Two Uses for One Word
The word 'continúa' is used for two things: 1) To say 'he/she/it/you (formal) continues' (Present Tense statement). 2) To give a friendly command to one person ('tú'): 'Continue!'
The Necessary Accent Mark
The accent mark (tilde) on the 'ú' is essential! It tells you to pronounce that vowel strongly, separating it from the 'a' sound (con-ti-NÚ-a), which is necessary for this verb's pattern.
Forgetting the Command Form
Mistake: “Using 'continuas' (without the accent) when giving a command to a friend.”
Correction: Always use '¡Continúa!' when telling a friend to keep going. 'Continúas' is only used for statements like 'Tú continúas' (You continue).
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