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"Continuar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to continue", and "proseguir" is an intransitive verb which is also often translated as "to continue". Learn more about the difference between "continuar" and "proseguir" below.
continuar(
kohn
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tee
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nwahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to continue
Ella continúa la tarea a pesar de estar muy cansada.She continues the task even though she's very tired.
b. to carry on with
Tienes que continuar el proyecto a pesar de los obstáculos.You have to carry on with the project despite the obstacles.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
b. to go on
¿Vas a continuar a trabajar con ese cliente?Are you going to go on working with that client?
3. (to extend)
a. to continue
El sendero para bicicletas continúa por toda la ciudad.The bicycle path continues throughout the city.
continuarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to extend)
a. to continue
La calle se continúa en dirección a la playa.The street continues in the direction of the beach.
proseguir(
proh
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seh
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geer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to continue
Está previsto que los trabajos prosigan durante los meses de verano.It is planned that the works will continue through the summer months.
d. to persist (weather)
Las bajas temperaturas proseguirán a lo largo de toda la semana.The low temperatures will persist throughout the week.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to continue
El caballero se subió a su montura y prosiguió su camino.The knight mounted his horse and continued his journey.
b. to proceed with
Proseguiremos con esta conversación en un momento más oportuno.We will proceed with this conversation at a more appropriate time.
c. to go on with
Estamos dispuestos a proseguir con las negociaciones a pesar de los últimos acontecimientos.We are determined to go on with the negotiations in spite of recent developments.
d. to pursue
Los biólogos no cuentan con los recursos necesarios para proseguir la investigación.The biologists don't have enough resources to pursue their research.
