The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Continuar is used to give direct instructions to continue or proceed with an action, for example: Continúa leyendo el libro. (Continue reading the book.)

Continuar is a regular -ar verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Continuar (to continue) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Continuar generally means to continue or carry on, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To continue an action: This is the most common meaning, instructing someone to keep doing what they are already doing, for example, ¡Continúa trabajando! (Continue working!)

To proceed or move forward: It can also mean to advance or make progress, for example, ¡Continúa caminando! (Keep walking!)

To persist or persevere: Used to encourage someone to keep going despite difficulties, for example, ¡Continúa intentándolo! (Keep trying!)

To resume or pick up where one left off: Instructing someone to continue something that was interrupted, for example, ¡Continúa leyendo donde lo dejaste! (Continue reading from where you left off!)

Colloquial usage (rude): In some Latin American slang, it can be used rudely to dismiss someone or tell them to leave, for example, ¡Continúa tu camino! (Keep moving along!)

Examples

Examples of Continuar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Continúa leyendo el libro! Es muy interesante. (Keep reading the book! It’s very interesting.)

Para renovar tu membresía, continúa con el proceso en línea. (To renew your membership, continue with the online process.)

Señor, continúe caminando por este pasillo hasta llegar a la recepción. (Sir, continue walking down this hallway until you reach the reception.)

Amigos, continuemos disfrutando de esta hermosa tarde en el parque. (Friends, let’s continue enjoying this beautiful afternoon in the park.)

Equipo, continúen trabajando duro para alcanzar nuestras metas. (Team, continue working hard to achieve our goals.)

Mamá, continúa cocinando esas deliciosas recetas familiares. (Mom, keep cooking those delicious family recipes.)

Después de la pausa, continúen con la siguiente actividad. (After the break, continue with the next activity.)

Chicos, continuemos jugando un rato más antes de irnos. (Kids, let’s continue playing for a little while longer before we leave.)

Señorita, continúe avanzando en la fila para recoger su pedido. (Miss, continue moving forward in the line to pick up your order.)

¡Continúa así! Estás haciendo un gran trabajo. (Keep it up! You’re doing a great job.)

Por favor, continúe llenando el formulario con sus datos personales. (Please continue filling out the form with your personal information.)

Amigo, continúa esforzándote y alcanzarás tus metas. (Friend, keep striving and you’ll achieve your goals.)

Después de la pausa publicitaria, continuemos con el programa. (After the commercial break, let’s continue with the program.)

¡Continúen bailando y divirtiéndose en la fiesta! (Keep dancing and having fun at the party!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Continuar (to continue) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.