The Present Subjunctive of continuar is used when expressing desires, doubts, or uncertainties about continuing something, for example: Espero que continúes estudiando español. (I hope you continue studying Spanish.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Continuar (to continue) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Continuar generally means “to continue” or “to go on”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To continue doing something: for example, Es importante que continuemos trabajando duro (It’s important that we continue working hard).

To remain or stay: for example, Aunque llueva, es necesario que continuemos aquí (Although it rains, it’s necessary that we remain here).

To proceed or carry on: for example, Después del descanso, continuemos con la reunión (After the break, let’s proceed with the meeting).

To persist or insist (colloquial): for example, ¡Continúes insistiendo y te daré una paliza! (If you keep insisting, I’ll give you a beating!).

To keep going on about something (rude): for example, ¡Continúes con tus tonterías y te echaré de aquí! (If you keep going on with your nonsense, I’ll kick you out of here!).

Examples

Examples of Continuar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que continúes estudiando para el examen. (It’s important that you continue studying for the exam.)

Aunque no sea fácil, es necesario que continúe con su tratamiento médico. (Although it’s not easy, it’s necessary that you continue with your medical treatment.)

El instructor recomienda que continuemos practicando los ejercicios en casa. (The instructor recommends that we continue practicing the exercises at home.)

Para mejorar sus habilidades, el entrenador sugiere que los atletas continúen entrenando duro. (To improve their skills, the coach suggests that the athletes continue training hard.)

A pesar de los obstáculos, es esencial que continúes persiguiendo tus sueños. (Despite the obstacles, it’s essential that you continue pursuing your dreams.)

Los padres esperan que sus hijos continúen estudiando después de graduarse. (Parents hope that their children will continue studying after graduating.)

El jefe insiste en que los empleados continúen cumpliendo con los plazos establecidos. (The boss insists that employees continue meeting the established deadlines.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que continuemos reciclando para proteger el medio ambiente. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that we continue recycling to protect the environment.)

El médico recomienda que el paciente continúe tomando sus medicamentos según las indicaciones. (The doctor recommends that the patient continue taking their medications as directed.)

Aunque sea un reto, es crucial que continuéis esforzándoos en vuestros estudios. (Although it’s a challenge, it’s crucial that you all continue striving in your studies.)

El entrenador insiste en que los jugadores continúen practicando sus habilidades de pase. (The coach insists that the players continue practicing their passing skills.)

Aunque parezca imposible, es importante que continúes creyendo en ti mismo. (Although it may seem impossible, it’s important that you continue believing in yourself.)

Aunque sea un desafío, es esencial que continuemos aprendiendo y creciendo como personas. (Although it’s a challenge, it’s essential that we continue learning and growing as people.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.