continuar
/kontiˈnwaɾ/verb★Beginner
general
To keep doing something that has already started; to proceed without interruption.
Después de la pausa, continuaremos con la reunión.
After the break, we will continue with the meeting.
El equipo decidió continuar el partido a pesar de la lluvia.
The team decided to continue the game despite the rain.
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Often used with 'con' (to continue with) or 'en' (to continue in).
Collocations
continuar conto continue withcontinuar ento continue incontinuar haciendoto keep doing
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💡Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
'Continuar' is often followed by 'con' (with) or 'en' (in) to specify what is being continued.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'continuare', meaning 'to join together' or 'to connect'.
📝Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'continuar' is often used with prepositions like 'con' or 'en'. In informal speech, 'seguir' is more common.
Word Breakdown
con-
with
prefix-tinuar
to hold together
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