proseguir

The Spanish verb "proseguir" means "to continue" or "to proceed."

Meaning:

• To continue an action or process: It refers to carrying on with something that has already been started.
• To proceed onward or forward: It can imply moving forward or advancing in a task, journey, or sequence.

Parts:

• The verb “proseguir” comes from “pro-” (a prefix meaning "forward" or "forth") and “seguir” (meaning "to follow" or "to continue").

Usage:

• It is a regular verb, but the yo form in present tense is irregular: yo prosigo.
• Example sentences:
  • Después de la pausa, proseguimos con la reunión.
    (After the break, we continued with the meeting.)
  • El héroe prosiguió su viaje hacia la montaña.
    (The hero proceeded on his journey toward the mountain.)

Synonyms:

• continuar (to continue)
• avanzar (to advance)
• seguir (to follow or continue)

Antonyms:

• detener (to stop)
• parar (to stop)
• interrumpir (to interrupt)

In sum, "proseguir" emphasizes the idea of going forward or picking up where you left off in an activity or process.