continue
continuar
To keep going or not stop doing something.
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More on "coincidence"
- Meaning: An occurrence of events or situations happening at the same time by chance, without any causal connection.
- Usage example: "It was a remarkable coincidence that they both wore the same outfit."
Differences with other synonyms:
| Word | Meaning | Nuance | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coincidence | Two or more events occurring together by chance | Neutral, no implication of purpose or value | "It was a coincidence we met at the cafe." |
| Chance | The possibility of something happening | Can refer generally to probability or luck | "It was just by chance that he found the keys." |
| Accident | Unintentional event causing harm or unexpected outcomes | Usually negative or unintended result | "The accident damaged the car." |
| Serendipity | Finding something valuable or pleasant unexpectedly | Has a positive and often surprising connotation | "Their meeting was pure serendipity." |
| Fortuity | A chance occurrence; maybe less commonly used | Similar to "coincidence," sometimes more formal | "Fortuity brought the two scientists together." |
Summary:
- Coincidence highlights simultaneity without a causal link.
- Chance refers to probability, often abstract.
- Accident implies unintended harm.
- Serendipity carries a positive, happy discovery aspect.
- Fortuity is a more formal synonym for coincidence or chance event.
Estas diferencias son importantes para elegir la palabra adecuada dependiendo del contexto en que se quiera expresar la idea.
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Let's continue the game.verb
Continuemos el juego.
We continue our work today.verb
Continuamos nuestro trabajo hoy.
Please continue reading this book.verb
Por favor, continúa leyendo este libro.
You can continue after lunch.verb
Puedes continuar después del almuerzo.
They continued walking along the road.verb
Ellos continuaron caminando por la carretera.
He continued to talk after the bell rang.verb
Él continuó hablando después de que sonara la campana.
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