continuar

Word: continuar

Meaning: "Continuar" is a Spanish verb that means "to continue," "to carry on," or "to keep going." It indicates the action of maintaining or prolonging an activity, process, or situation without stopping.

Parts:

• "con-" (a prefix meaning "with" or "together")
• "-tinuar" (derived from Latin "continuare," meaning to hold together or continue)

The verb stems from Latin roots but is adapted in Spanish to express the idea of continuation.

Usage:

• Can be used in a physical or abstract sense (e.g., continuing a journey, continuing a conversation).
• It is a regular -ar verb in conjugation.

Example sentences:

• "Vamos a continuar con la reunión." ("We are going to continue with the meeting.")
• "Después del descanso, continuaron trabajando." ("After the break, they continued working.")

Synonyms:

• Proseguir (to continue, proceed)
• Seguir (to follow, to continue)
• Persistir (to persist, maintain)

Antonyms:

• Detener (to stop)
• Parar (to stop)
• Interrumpir (to interrupt)

"Continuar" is a common and versatile verb used to express the ongoingness of actions or states in Spanish.