sigue
/ˈsiɡe/
The Spanish phrase for "keep going" is sigue.
The verb is used to express making progress, whether physically moving or advancing figuratively.
Meaning: To make progress, physically or figuratively. (verb)
Which one should you use?
While sigue can mean "he/she keeps going" in the indicative mood, in the context of a command, it functions as an imperative. To express the command, you may also use the phrases sigue adelante or prosigue.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is seguir, which is used when "keep going" serves as the subject or follows another verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsiɡe/
Did you know?
- The word sigue shares the same root as the English word 'sequel', as both describe something that follows what came before.
- Depending on the region, sigue can be used ironically to mean 'keep dreaming' or 'keep imagining' when someone suggests something unrealistic.
- In Spanish, the verb seguir comes from the Latin 'sequi', which means 'to follow'. This makes 'keep going' logically 'keep following' the path or the action.
Examples in context
- El precio de la gasolina sigue aumentando.Gas prices keep going up.This sentence shows how to use sigue to describe a continuous increase.Tatoeba #10502120 by JSKabylie, translation #10502130 by DJ_Saidez
- Sigue así.Keep going like this.This sentence uses sigue to encourage someone to continue in a certain manner.Tatoeba #1658251 by marcelostockle, translation #11098614 by Guney
- Sigue recto.Keep going straight.This sentence uses sigue to give a direction to keep moving straight.Tatoeba #1196019 by Shishir, translation #449158 by CK
- Incluso a pesar de los obstáculos, siga adelante con su visión.Even despite the obstacles, keep going with your vision.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are hiking up a steep mountain path.
- MaríaSigue caminando, Alejandro, ya casi llegamos.Keep walking, Alejandro, we are almost there.
- AlejandroEstoy muy cansado, pero no pararé.I am very tired, but I won't stop.
- MaríaTú puedes, solo sigue adelante.You can do it, just keep going forward.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo intentaré.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
