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How to Say "let's continue" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “let's continue” is “seguimos” — use 'seguimos' when you are describing that 'we' are still in the process of doing something, often implying a continuation of a current state rather than a call to action. It's like saying 'we are still continuing'..

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seguimos

seh-GEE-mos/seˈɣi.mos/

Verb (conjugated)A1informal
Use 'seguimos' when you are describing that 'we' are still in the process of doing something, often implying a continuation of a current state rather than a call to action. It's like saying 'we are still continuing'.
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Examples

Seguimos esperando tu llamada.

We are still waiting for your call.

Seguimos aquí, esperando el autobús.

We are still here, waiting for the bus.

Después del descanso, seguimos con la reunión.

After the break, we continue with the meeting.

Si no entendemos, le pedimos ayuda al profesor y seguimos intentándolo.

If we don't understand, we ask the teacher for help and we keep trying.

Seguir + Gerund

Use 'seguimos' followed by a verb ending in -ando or -iendo (the gerund) to mean 'we are still doing something' or 'we keep doing something.' This emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.

Pronunciation Tip

The 'gu' sound in 'seguimos' is hard, like the 'g' in 'go.' The 'u' is silent here, unlike in words like 'agüita'.

Mixing up the 'We' forms

Mistake: “Using *sigamos* when you mean *seguimos*.”

Correction: *Seguimos* is for stating facts ('We continue'). *Sigamos* is for wishes or suggestions ('Let's continue').

sigamos

/see-GAH-mos//siˈɣa.mos/

VerbA2
Use 'sigamos' as a direct suggestion or command to 'let's continue' an action, encouraging yourselves or others to proceed forward.
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Examples

¡No se rindan ahora, sigamos adelante!

Don't give up now, let's keep going forward!

Estamos cansados, pero ¡sigamos un poco más!

We are tired, but let's continue a little more!

Sigamos con el siguiente punto de la agenda, por favor.

Let's continue with the next point on the agenda, please.

Espero que sigamos siendo amigos aunque me mude.

I hope that we continue being friends even if I move.

The 'Let's...' Command

In Spanish, the way to say 'Let's do X' (like 'Let's eat' or 'Let's go') is usually by using the 'nosotros' form of the special verb form called the Present Subjunctive. 'Sigamos' is this form for 'seguir'.

Irregularity Check

The verb 'seguir' changes the 'e' in its stem to an 'i' in many forms (like 'sigo', 'sigue'). This change carries over to 'sigamos' (not 'seguamos').

Confusing the Command

Mistake: “Using the Indicative form: 'Seguimos ahora.'”

Correction: Use the Imperative/Subjunctive form for a command: '¡Sigamos ahora!' (This is a suggestion/command; 'Seguimos' just states a fact: 'We continue.')

Seguimos vs. Sigamos

The most common mistake is confusing 'seguimos' (we are still continuing) with 'sigamos' (let's continue). Remember that 'seguimos' describes an ongoing state, while 'sigamos' is an active suggestion to move forward.

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