Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
proseguir
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoseˈɣiɾ/
Meaning
- verbcontinue
Example
Ella prosigue con la explicación después de la pausa.
She continues with the explanation after the break.
More examples
Para proseguir la investigación necesitamos más datos.
To continue the investigation, we need more data.
Core concept
Picking up the same thread of action or explanation after an interruption.
Common phrases
proseguir con la reunión
continue with the meeting
proseguir la investigación
continue the investigation
proseguir el diálogo
continue the dialogue
Similar words
seguir: Performs the same action or movement continuously, without breaking.
continuar: Moves forward with a task or talk without stopping.
reanudar: Resumes a previously interrupted action or speech.
retomar: Takes up again a topic or task that was stopped earlier.
Definition in Spanish
Seguir o retomar una acción, explicación o movimiento que estaba en curso después de una interrupción.
Word origin
It is derived from Latin prosequi (pro- 'forward' plus sequi 'follow'), and the verb passed through Romance languages into Old Spanish to denote carrying on or resuming an interrupted action.
Usage tips
- It registers as slightly formal and therefore appears more in writing than in relaxed speech, and the present tense is irregular as yo prosigo with gerund prosiguiendo.
Other meanings
- proceedverb
- resumeverb
Opposites
- interrumpirinterruptverb
- detenersestopverb
Related words
- prosecucióncontinuationnoun