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01
continuar
to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it
Transitive: to continue doing sth | to continue to do sth
Example
They will continue practicing the piano to improve their skills.
Ellos van a continuar practicando el piano para mejorar sus habilidades.
The rain continued to pour throughout the day.
La lluvia continuó cayendo durante todo el día.
1.1
seguir
to go or travel further in the same direction
Intransitive: to continue to a direction
Example
She continued along the hiking trail through the dense forest.
Ella continuó por el sendero de senderismo a través del bosque denso.
He continued down the road, eager to reach his destination.
Él continuó por el camino, ansioso por llegar a su destino.
1.2
quedarse, permanecer
to stay in a particular place
Intransitive: to continue somewhere
Example
I will continue here.
Voy a continuar aquí.
You will continue in this country.
Tú continuarás en este país.
1.3
continuar, permanecer
to remain in a certain job, position, or state
Intransitive: to continue in a job | to continue as a role
Example
She plans to continue in her role as CEO for the foreseeable future.
Ella planea continuar en su papel como CEO en el futuro previsible.
He was asked to continue as the head chef at the restaurant.
Se le pidió que continuara como chef principal del restaurante.
02
continuar, seguir
to keep being or occurring
Intransitive
Example
Despite the rain, the outdoor event continued as planned.
A pesar de la lluvia, el evento al aire libre continuó según lo planeado.
Even with the power outage, the conference continued without interruption.
Incluso con el apagón, la conferencia continuó sin interrupción.
03
continuar
to resume something after an interruption
Transitive: to continue an activity | to continue doing sth
Example
They had to continue their conversation after the phone call.
Tuvieron que continuar su conversación después de la llamada telefónica.
We shall continue the meeting after a short break.
Continuaremos la reunión después de un breve descanso.
3.1
continuar, seguir
to start speaking again after an interruption or pause
Intransitive
Example
' I apologize for the interruption, ' she continued, ' but I have an important point to make.'
'Me disculpo por la interrupción,' continuó ella, 'pero tengo un punto importante que hacer.'
' After considering all the options, ' he continued, ' we decided to proceed with Plan A.'
'Después de considerar todas las opciones,' continuó, 'decidimos proceder con el Plan A.'
3.2
aplazar
to put off or keep pending a legal proceeding
Transitive: to continue a legal proceeding
Example
The trial was continued to a later date due to a witness's unavailability.
El juicio fue continuado a una fecha posterior debido a la indisponibilidad de un testigo.
The judge decided to continue the hearing until further evidence could be presented.
El juez decidió continuar la audiencia hasta que se pudieran presentar más pruebas.
3.3
continuar, seguir
to resume after an interruption
Intransitive
Example
After the power outage, the concert continued.
Después del apagón, el concierto continuó.
Following the intermission, the play continued.
Tras el intermedio, la obra continuó.
