Sigue corriendo
/siɡe korjendo/from spelling rules
To say "keep running" in Spanish, you use Sigue corriendo.
The phrase is used to continue the act of running without stopping. It can be used informally to support a friend or family member.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb seguir (to follow/continue) and the gerund corriendo (running).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase can change depending on who you are addressing. Use Siga corriendo for the formal usted form and Sigan corriendo to address a group of people. Depending on the context and the subject, sigue corriendo can also mean "he/she keeps running". To say "I hope you keep running" using the present subjunctive, use Espero que sigas corriendo.
How do you pronounce it?
/siɡe korjendo/
Did you know?
- While correr means 'to run', the phrase correrse can be a vulgar slang term for ejaculation in Spain, whereas in Latin America it often means 'to move over' to make space.
- If a person is running a business or a political campaign, Spanish does not use correr. Instead, they use dirigir or gestionar, meaning you cannot use Sigue corriendo to tell someone to keep managing their company.
- In many Latin American countries, if you are cheering for someone in a race, you might yell ¡Dale, sigue! instead of using the full phrase. This uses the verb dar to provide an energetic, idiomatic boost of encouragement.
Examples in context
- Sigue corriendo.Keep running.This sentence shows the basic use of Sigue corriendo.Tatoeba #5048232 by don_ramon, translation #2111640 by CK
- Sigue corriendo para llegar a tiempo.Keep running to arrive on time.
- No te detengas, sigue corriendo.Don't stop, keep running.
Example conversation
Mateo is coaching Elena during a training session.
- Mateo¡Vas muy bien, Elena!You are doing very well, Elena!
- ElenaEstoy muy cansada.I am very tired.
- MateoNo te rindas, sigue corriendo.Don't give up, keep running.
- ElenaEstá bien, lo intentaré.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
