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"Continue" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "continuar", and "resume" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "reanudar". Learn more about the difference between "continue" and "resume" below.
continue(
kuhn
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tihn
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yu
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to resume)
a. continuar
I need to leave now so we'll have to continue this discussion another time.Tengo que irme ahora así que ya continuaremos esta discusión en otro momento.
b. continuar con
The students continued their work after recess.Los estudiantes continuaron con su trabajo después del recreo.
c. reanudar
Let's continue this conversation after lunch.Reanudemos esta conversación después del almuerzo.
2. (to remain)
a. seguir
The ladies continued talking all afternoon.Las señoras siguieron platicando toda la tarde.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to resume)
a. continuar
The clinical trial will not continue after these problems.El ensayo clínico no continuará después de estos problemas.
4. (to remain)
a. seguir
The president of the United States will continue in office.El presidente de los Estados Unidos seguirá en su cargo.
5. (to extend)
a. continuar
The road continues through the mountains for another 100 kilometers.El camino continúa por las montañas unos 100 kilómetros más.
resume(
ruh
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zum
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. reanudar
They will resume the game as soon as the weather improves.Reanudarán el partido en cuanto mejore el tiempo.
a. reasumir
She is still not well enough to resume her duties.Aún no está suficientemente recuperada para reasumir sus funciones.
3. (to sum up)
a. resumir
At the end of the meeting, we will resume all topics discussed.Al final de la reunión, resumiremos todos los temas discutidos.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
