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How to Say "follow-up" in Spanish

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continuación

nounA2general
Use 'continuación' when referring to the next part of something, like a movie sequel, a series, or the continuation of an event.

Examples

Esperamos la continuación de la película con mucha emoción.

We are eagerly awaiting the sequel to the movie.

seguimiento

/seh-ghee-MYEHN-toh//seɣiˈmjento/

nounB1professional/medical
Use 'seguimiento' for any kind of check-up, monitoring, or progress review, especially in medical or professional settings.
A friendly doctor in a white coat holding a clipboard while talking to a smiling patient in a bright room.

Examples

El médico le hará un seguimiento cada dos semanas.

The doctor will do a follow-up with him every two weeks.

Puedes hacer el seguimiento de tu pedido en nuestra web.

You can track your order on our website.

Es importante dar seguimiento a los clientes nuevos.

It is important to follow up with new clients.

Using 'Seguimiento' with Verbs

This word is almost always used with the verbs 'hacer' (to do/make) or 'dar' (to give). In business, 'dar seguimiento' is very common for 'following up' on a task.

Don't use it as a verb

Mistake: “Yo seguimiento el paquete.”

Correction: Yo hago el seguimiento del paquete.

Continuación vs. Seguimiento

Learners often confuse 'continuación' and 'seguimiento' by using 'continuación' for medical or progress checks. Remember, 'seguimiento' is for monitoring progress, while 'continuación' refers to the next part of something.

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