Continued

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

Spanish Translation

continuado

Part of Speech

  • verb (past participle)
  • adjective

Word Forms

  • continue
  • continuing
  • continues

Etymology

From the verb 'continue', derived from Old French 'continuer', from Latin 'continuare' (to join together, to prolong), from 'continuus' (uninterrupted).

Del verbo 'continuar', derivado del francés antiguo 'continuer', del latín 'continuare' (juntar, prolongar), de 'continuus' (ininterrumpido).

Meanings

verb (past participle)

Having persisted or extended over a period of time; not stopped.

Que ha persistido o se ha extendido durante un período de tiempo; no se ha detenido.

The rain continued for hours.

La lluvia continuó durante horas.

adjective

Existing or happening without interruption.

Existente o que ocurre sin interrupción.

The continued success of the company.

El éxito continuado de la empresa.

Example Sentences

Despite the setbacks, the project continued.

A pesar de los contratiempos, el proyecto continuó.

Her continued efforts led to great success.

Sus continuos esfuerzos condujeron a un gran éxito.

The road continued straight ahead.

El camino continuó recto.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • Continued on
    Continuar adelante
  • Continued to do
    Continuar haciendo
  • Continued from
    Continuar desde

Idioms

  • Keep at it (to continue working hard)
    Seguir adelante
  • Carry on (to continue)
    Seguir adelante
  • Hold out (to continue to resist)
    Resistir
  • Persevere (to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty)
    Perseverar
  • Soldier on (continue doing something despite difficulties)
    Seguir adelante a pesar de las dificultades

Proverbs

  • Dripping water hollows stone, not through force but through persistence.
    Gota a gota la piedra se agota.
  • Little strokes fell great oaks.
    A pocos golpes se derriba un gran roble.
  • Slow and steady wins the race.
    Lento pero seguro.
  • Persistence conquers all.
    La persistencia conquista todo.
  • Patience and perseverance accomplish more than strength or wit.
    La paciencia y la perseverancia logran más que la fuerza o el ingenio.

Usage Notes

When used as an adjective, 'continued' emphasizes the ongoing nature or unbroken sequence of something. It is often used to describe a state or action that persists.

Cuando se usa como adjetivo, 'continued' enfatiza la naturaleza continua o la secuencia ininterrumpida de algo. A menudo se usa para describir un estado o acción que persiste.

Notes for Learners

  • Be mindful of the tense when using 'continued'. It is the past participle of 'continue', so it's used in perfect tenses or as an adjective.

    Ten en cuenta el tiempo verbal al usar 'continued'. Es el participio pasado de 'continue', por lo que se usa en tiempos perfectos o como adjetivo.

  • Distinguish between 'continued' and 'continuous'. 'Continued' implies a past action that has persisted, while 'continuous' describes something that is always happening.

    Distingue entre 'continued' y 'continuous'. 'Continued' implica una acción pasada que ha persistido, mientras que 'continuous' describe algo que siempre está sucediendo.

  • Practice conjugating 'continue' in different tenses to fully understand its usage.

    Practica la conjugación de 'continue' en diferentes tiempos verbales para comprender completamente su uso.

Collocations

  • Continued support
    Apoyo continuo
  • Continued growth
    Crecimiento continuo
  • Continued presence
    Presencia continua

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'continued' with 'continuous'. Remember that 'continued' refers to something that was started and carried on, while 'continuous' is without interruption.

    Confundir 'continued' con 'continuous'. Recuerda que 'continued' se refiere a algo que se inició y continuó, mientras que 'continuous' es sin interrupción.

  • Incorrectly using 'continue' as a past participle without the -d ending.

    Usar incorrectamente 'continue' como participio pasado sin la terminación -d.

  • Forgetting to adjust the verb tense correctly when describing a continuing action in the past.

    Olvidar ajustar correctamente el tiempo verbal al describir una acción continua en el pasado.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'continued' to describe actions or processes that haven't been interrupted.

    Usa 'continued' para describir acciones o procesos que no han sido interrumpidos.

  • Pay attention to the context to choose the correct synonym.

    Presta atención al contexto para elegir el sinónimo correcto.

  • Practice using 'continued' in sentences to improve fluency.

    Practica el uso de 'continued' en oraciones para mejorar la fluidez.