The Subjunctive Mood of Continuar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an ongoing action, for example: Espero que continúes estudiando español. (I hope you continue studying Spanish.)

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

Conjugations

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

The present subjunctive of continuar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about the continuation of an action.

Expressing wishes or desires: For example, Espero que continúes estudiando. (I hope you continue studying.)

Expressing demands or recommendations: For example, Es necesario que continúes practicando. (It’s necessary that you continue practicing.)

Expressing uncertainty: For example, No sé si continuaré viviendo aquí. (I don’t know if I’ll continue living here.)

Idiomatic usage: Continuar la joda (to continue the party, often in a rowdy or excessive way).

Examples

Examples of Continuar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que continúes practicando español todos los días. (I hope you continue practicing Spanish every day.)

Es importante que continúe comiendo una dieta saludable. (It’s important that I continue eating a healthy diet.)

Aunque sea difícil, continuemos esforzándonos por alcanzar nuestras metas. (Although it’s difficult, let’s continue striving to achieve our goals.)

Mis amigos insisten en que continúe saliendo y conociendo gente nueva. (My friends insist that I continue going out and meeting new people.)

El instructor dijo que continuemos practicando los ejercicios en casa. (The instructor said we should continue practicing the exercises at home.)

Ojalá que continúen disfrutando de su viaje por Latinoamérica. (I hope you continue enjoying your trip around Latin America.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, continúa aprendiendo el idioma, ¡vale la pena! (Even though it’s hard work, keep learning the language, it’s worth it!)

Para mejorar sus habilidades, es necesario que continúen leyendo en español. (To improve your skills, it’s necessary that you continue reading in Spanish.)

¿Puedes creer que continúen discutiendo sobre esa tontería? (Can you believe they’re still arguing about that nonsense?)

Mis padres quieren que continúe con mis estudios universitarios. (My parents want me to continue with my university studies.)

Ojalá que continúes teniendo éxito en tu nuevo trabajo. (I hope you continue being successful in your new job.)

Es fundamental que continuemos luchando por un mundo más justo. (It’s essential that we continue fighting for a more just world.)

Aunque sea difícil, continúen intentándolo, no se rindan. (Even though it’s difficult, keep trying, don’t give up.)

Mis compañeros insisten en que continúe trabajando duro para el proyecto. (My colleagues insist that I continue working hard on the project.)

Espero que continúen disfrutando de la vida familiar. (I hope you continue enjoying family life.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Continuar (to continue) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.