The Subjunctive Mood of Seguir is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action continuing or being followed. For example, Es importante que sigas estudiando. (It’s important that you continue studying.)

Seguir is an e to i stem-changing verb in the present subjunctive. The stem vowel e changes to i in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Seguir (to follow) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To continue doing something: for example, Espero que sigas estudiando (I hope you continue studying).

To keep on/to go on: for example, Aunque llueva, sigamos caminando (Even if it rains, let’s keep walking).

To remain/to stay: for example, Aunque esté enfermo, sigue en el trabajo (Even though he’s sick, he remains at work).

To pursue/to persevere: for example, Sigue luchando por tus sueños (Keep pursuing your dreams).

To obey/to follow (instructions): for example, Sigan las instrucciones al pie de la letra (Follow the instructions to the letter).

To continue being/to remain (a certain way): for example, Sigue siendo mi mejor amigo (He remains my best friend).

To be next/to follow: for example, A continuación siga la próxima diapositiva (Next, follow the next slide).

Colloquially, to keep bothering/annoying: for example, ¡Deja de seguirme la vida! (Stop bothering me about my life!) – Note this is a rude usage.

Examples

Examples of Seguir in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que sigas las instrucciones al pie de la letra. (It’s important that you follow the instructions to the letter.)

Para aprobar el examen, es necesario que sigamos estudiando mucho. (To pass the exam, it’s necessary that we continue studying a lot.)

Ojalá que sigan las reglas de la casa. (I hope they follow the house rules.)

El entrenador recomienda que sigamos una dieta balanceada. (The coach recommends that we follow a balanced diet.)

Es una lástima que no sigas mis consejos. (It’s a pity that you don’t follow my advice.)

Aunque no quieras, es mejor que sigas el tratamiento. (Even if you don’t want to, it’s better that you follow the treatment.)

El profesor sugiere que sigamos un método de estudio eficaz. (The teacher suggests that we follow an effective study method.)

Es fundamental que sigan las reglas de seguridad. (It’s essential that they follow the safety rules.)

Mis padres insisten en que siga una carrera universitaria. (My parents insist that I pursue a university degree.)

Independientemente de lo que pienses, te recomiendo que sigas el consejo del médico. (Regardless of what you think, I recommend that you follow the doctor’s advice.)

Espero que sigáis disfrutando de vuestras vacaciones. (I hope you continue enjoying your vacation.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que sigamos intentándolo. (Even though it’s difficult, it’s important that we keep trying.)

El instructor dice que sigamos practicando los ejercicios en casa. (The instructor says that we should continue practicing the exercises at home.)

Mis amigos quieren que siga saliendo con ellos los fines de semana. (My friends want me to keep going out with them on weekends.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es mejor que sigamos las reglas establecidas. (Even though it’s hard, it’s better that we follow the established rules.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Seguir (to follow) 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.