Sigue así
/siɡe asi/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'keep at it' can be translated into Spanish as Sigue así.
Sigue así is used to encourage someone to maintain their current pace or method. For a stronger alternative when someone is facing hardship, you might instead use No te rindas, which means 'don't give up'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of seguir (to continue) and the adverb así (like this/this way).
How does it change in a sentence?
To tell a group of people to keep at it, use the plural form Sigan así.
Did you know?
- While Sigue así is a literal translation, if you want to tell someone to 'keep at it' regarding a difficult task, you might say Sigue dándole, which literally translates to 'keep giving it'.
- The word así shares an ancient root with the English word 'sic', used in writing to indicate that a quoted text is being reproduced exactly as it appeared.
- If you tell a group Sigan así, you are using the 'ustedes' form, which is the only plural 'you' used in Latin America regardless of how well you know the people.
Examples in context
- Siga adelante, sus esfuerzos darán frutosKeep at it, your efforts will pay off
- No se rinda, sé que puede lograrloDon't give up, I know you can do it
- Continúe esforzándose, sus logros llegaránKeep striving, your achievements will come
- Siga persistiendo, los resultados valdrán la penaKeep persisting, the results will be worth it
- ¡Sigue así, estás haciendo un buen trabajo!Keep at it, you're doing a great job!
- Continúa esforzándote, sé que lo conseguirásKeep striving, I know you'll achieve it
- Sigue persistiendo, no te rindas, lo lograrásKeep persisting, don't give up, you will succeed
- Vas muy bien, sigue así.You are doing very well, keep at it.
- Tu progreso es increíble, sigue así.Your progress is incredible, keep at it.
- Si quieres aprender, sigue así.If you want to learn, keep at it.
Example conversation
Alejandro is practicing the guitar while Lucía watches.
- Lucía¿Te gusta cómo suena la canción?Do you like how the song sounds?
- AlejandroSí, pero me cuesta mucho.Yes, but it is very hard for me.
- LucíaNo te rindas, sigue así.Don't give up, keep at it.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, lo intentaré.Thanks, Lucía, I will try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries así, CC BY-SA 4.0.
