Verb · A2 · Spanish glossary
Seguir: to follow, to continue
seguir
Pronunciation: seh-GEER (stress the capital letters)
Seguir means “to follow, to continue” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to follow, to continue
- How to say it: seh-GEER
- Present: yo sigo, tú sigues
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “seguir” means and how to use it
Seguir means “to follow” and “to continue.” With a gerund it means “to keep doing.”
How to conjugate “seguir”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | sigo | I |
| tú | sigues | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | sigue | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | seguimos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | siguen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo seguí, él siguió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | seguido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Sigo estudiando español.I keep studying Spanish.
- Sigue derecho por esta calle.Keep going straight on this street.
- Mis amigos me siguen en las redes.My friends follow me on social media.
Usage tip
Seguir plus a gerund means “to keep on”: sigo trabajando. Seguir changes its stem and spelling: sigo, sigues, sigue.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to follow, to continue” in Spanish?
“to follow, to continue” in Spanish is “seguir.” It is pronounced seh-GEER, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “seguir”?
Say seh-GEER. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “seguir”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “seguí” and “él” is “siguió.” The past participle is “seguido.”
Practice “seguir” for free
Reading helps, but practice makes it stick. Try short exercises with instant feedback.