sigue moviéndote
/siɡe mobjendote/from spelling rules
To say 'keep moving' in Spanish, you use sigue moviéndote.
This phrase is used to instruct someone to continue traveling or walking forward without stopping.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sigue moviéndote is composed of the imperative form of seguir (to continue), the gerund moviendo (moving) and the reflexive pronoun te (yourself).
Which one should you use?
The reflexive form sigue moviéndote is used when the person should keep moving their own body. In contrast, if you are telling someone to keep moving an external object, you drop the reflexive pronoun and say sigue moviendo.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a group of people, use the plural form sigan moviéndose.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, telling someone to 'keep moving' in a crowded area might be paired with the phrase con permiso, which literally means 'with permission'.
- In Spanish, the verb seguir can be used to describe the physical act of following someone, but it also means 'to continue'. This allows a single word to function as both 'follow me' and 'keep going'.
- If you are in a rhythmic or dance context, telling someone to 'keep moving' might involve the word fluye, which translates to 'flow', rather than using the literal 'moving'.
Examples in context
- Sigue moviéndote.Keep moving.This is a simple command to keep moving.Tatoeba #6681979 by arh, translation #2111644 by CK
- Si no puedes volar entonces corre. Si no puedes correr entonces camina. Si no puedes caminar entonces arrástrate, pero hagas lo que hagas, sigue moviéndote hacia adelante.If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.This sentence uses sigue moviéndote to provide motivational advice about persisting through different levels of physical difficulty.Tatoeba #6286530 by Adelpa, translation #6286518 by Adelpa
- El orador dijo a la audiencia que continuara avanzando sin miedo.The speaker told the audience to keep moving forward without fear.
- El profesor siempre anima a sus estudiantes a seguir adelante a pesar de las dificultades.The teacher always encourages his students to keep moving forward despite the difficulties.
- Alexis estaba agotado, pero su amigo le dijo: "Sigue adelante, estás cerca de la meta".Alexis was exhausted, but his friend told him, 'Keep moving, you're close to the finish line.'
- Mientras Jess caminaba por las montañas, su hermana le gritó: "No pares, estás haciendo un gran trabajo".While Jess was hiking in the mountains, her sister shouted, 'Don't stop, you're doing a great job'.
- Los aficionados en el estadio alentaron al equipo gritando: "¡No te detengas, vamos a ganar!".The fans in the stadium cheered the team on by shouting, 'Don't stop, we're going to win!'
- Juan le decía a su compañero de equipo durante el partido de fútbol: "¡No aflojes, falta poco tiempo!".Juan was telling his teammate during the soccer game, 'Don't let up, there's little time left!'
- Aunque estés cansado, sigue moviéndote.Even if you are tired, keep moving.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are hiking on a difficult mountain trail.
- AlejandroEl camino es muy difícil.The path is very difficult.
- LucíaLo sé, pero sigue moviéndote, Alejandro.I know, but keep moving, Alejandro.
- AlejandroTrataré de no cansarme tanto.I will try not to get so tired.
- LucíaTú puedes lograrlo, vamos.You can do it, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
