The Future Tense of continuar is used to express actions that will continue happening in the future. For example, Continuaré estudiando español el próximo año. (I will continue studying Spanish next year.)

Continuar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Continuar (to continue) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Continuar generally means to continue or carry on, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To continue an action: For example, Continuaré trabajando hasta terminar el proyecto. (I will continue working until I finish the project.)

To remain or stay: For example, Continuaremos en el hotel hasta el domingo. (We will stay at the hotel until Sunday.)

To proceed or go on: For example, Continuaremos nuestro camino hacia el norte. (We will proceed on our way north.)

To persist or keep going (colloquial): For example, ¿Continuarás quejándote o harás algo al respecto? (Will you keep complaining or do something about it?)

To resume or pick up again: For example, Continuaremos la discusión mañana. (We will resume the discussion tomorrow.)

To extend or make something last (colloquial): For example, Continuaremos la fiesta en otro lugar. (We will keep the party going somewhere else.)

Examples

Examples of Continuar in the Future Tense

Después de terminar la universidad, continuaré mis estudios con una maestría. (After finishing university, I will continue my studies with a master’s degree.)

El próximo año, continuarás trabajando en la misma empresa. (Next year, you will continue working at the same company.)

Aunque tenga dificultades, continuará esforzándose por alcanzar sus metas. (Although she has difficulties, she will continue striving to achieve her goals.)

Después de las vacaciones, continuaremos con nuestras clases de español. (After the holidays, we will continue with our Spanish classes.)

El año que viene, continuaréis disfrutando de los beneficios de ser miembros del club. (Next year, you all will continue enjoying the benefits of being club members.)

A pesar de los obstáculos, continuarán luchando por sus derechos. (Despite the obstacles, they will continue fighting for their rights.)

Cuando regreses de tu viaje, continuarás con tu rutina de ejercicios. (When you return from your trip, you will continue with your exercise routine.)

Aunque cueste mucho esfuerzo, continuaré aprendiendo nuevos idiomas. (Although it takes a lot of effort, I will continue learning new languages.)

El próximo semestre, continuarán tomando clases en línea. (Next semester, they will continue taking online classes.)

Después de la pandemia, continuaremos viajando y explorando nuevos lugares. (After the pandemic, we will continue traveling and exploring new places.)

El año entrante, continuaréis disfrutando de los beneficios del programa de lealtad. (Next year, you all will continue enjoying the benefits of the loyalty program.)

Aunque sea difícil, continuará persiguiendo sus sueños. (Although it’s difficult, she will continue pursuing her dreams.)

Cuando termines tus estudios, continuarás buscando oportunidades laborales. (When you finish your studies, you will continue looking for job opportunities.)

Después de superar este reto, continuaré enfrentando nuevos desafíos. (After overcoming this challenge, I will continue facing new challenges.)

A pesar de las críticas, continuarán creando arte y expresándose libremente. (Despite the criticism, they will continue creating art and expressing themselves freely.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Continuar (to continue) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.