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"Make it" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener éxito", and "keep going" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "continuar". Learn more about the difference between "make it" and "keep going" below.
make it(
meyk
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to succeed)
a. tener éxito
She moved to Hollywood because she wanted to make it as a singer.Se mudó a Hollywood porque quería tener éxito como cantante.
b. triunfar
It took five years for Maya to make it as a writer.Maya tardó cinco años en triunfar como escritora.
b. llegar a tiempo (on time)
Do you think we'll make it to the movie?¿Crees que podemos llegar a tiempo a la película?
3. (to survive)
a. sobrevivir
It was a bad accident, but the doctors think she'll make it.Fue un accidente malo, pero los doctores piensan que ella va a sobrevivir.
keep going(
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go
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. continuar
I'm pretty tired. I don't know if I'll be able to keep going.Estoy muy cansado. No sé si podré continuar.
b. seguir
There will be difficulties, but you have to keep going.Habrá dificultades, pero tienes que seguir.
c. seguir adelante
If you keep going, you will reach your goal.Si sigues adelante, lograrás tu meta.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. continúa (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Sorry, I thought you were done talking. Please, keep going.Perdón, pensé que habías terminado de hablar. Continúa, por favor.
b. sigue (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Keep going straight until you see the red house.Sigue derecho hasta que veas la casa roja.
c. sigue adelante (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Keep going, my friend. It will be worth it.Sigue adelante, amigo. Valdrá la pena.
