sigue adelante
/siɡe adelante/from spelling rules
In Spanish, to keep on going is sigue adelante.
This phrase is used to encourage someone to continue moving forward or to persevere in a task despite difficulties. It can be used as a command to give advice or encouragement.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb seguir (to follow/continue) and the adverb adelante (forward/ahead).
Which one should you use?
Sigue adelante is the imperative form used to give an order, encouragement or advice to someone. While sigue adelante is the standard informal command, you can also use No te detengas to say 'don't stop' or 'don't give up' in an informal way.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, the informal phrase Sigue adelante, no pares means Keep moving forward, don't stop.
How do you pronounce it?
/siɡe adelante/
Did you know?
- The root of adelante connects it to the English word 'anti' through a complex evolution of Latin and Proto-Indo-European roots relating to the 'front' or 'opposite'.
- In Spanish, the word adelante can be used as a polite, one-word response to someone knocking at a door to mean 'come in'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying sigue adelante can be a way to tactfully tell someone to continue speaking after they have been interrupted.
Examples in context
- Por favor, continúe con su excelente trabajo.Please, keep on going with your excellent work.
- A pesar de las dificultades, siga adelante y alcanzará el éxito.Despite the difficulties, keep on going, and you will achieve success.
- No te rindas, sigue adelante y lograrás tus metas.Don't give up, keep on going, and you will achieve your goals.
- ¡No te detengas ahora! Tienes todo el potencial para triunfar.Don't stop now! You have all the potential to succeed.
- ¡Sigue adelante, no pares! El esfuerzo vale la pena.Keep on going, don't stop! The effort is worth it.
- Continúa, no te rindas. Nunca sabes cuán cerca estás del éxito.Keep on going, don't give up. You never know how close you are to success.
- No te rindas, sigue adelante.Don't give up, keep on going.
- Aunque sea difícil, sigue adelante.Even if it is difficult, keep on going.
- Sigue adelante con tus estudios.Keep on going with your studies.
Example conversation
Alejandro is feeling discouraged about his studies.
- MaríaAlejandro, creo que este curso es muy difícil.Alejandro, I think this course is very difficult.
- AlejandroYo también, pero tenemos que terminarlo.Me too, but we have to finish it.
- MaríaNo sé si puedo hacer más ejercicios.I don't know if I can do more exercises.
- AlejandroTú puedes, María, ¡sigue adelante!You can do it, María, keep on going!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries adelante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
