seguir
Stem-changing (e -> i / gu -> g) Level A2 ⭐ #28 Most CommonEnglish translation: to follow / to continue
Present (Presente)
Following or continuing now.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | sigo | |
| tú | sigues | |
| él/ella/usted | sigue | |
| nosotros/as | seguimos | |
| vosotros/as | seguís | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | siguen |
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Frequently Asked Questions: SEGUIR
Is "seguir" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"seguir" is classified as a Stem-changing (e -> i / gu -> g) verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "e -> i present stem / sigo in 1st person". Stem-changing verb: e -> i (sigo, sigues, sigue, seguimos, seguís, siguen). In 1st person singular, 'gu' drops 'u' before 'o' to maintain hard /g/: sigo. Used with gerund for continuous actions: 'seguir hablando' (to keep speaking).
What does "seguir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "seguir" translates primarily to "to follow / to continue". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "seguir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Yo siguo las reglas" instead of "Yo sigo las reglas". Why? Before 'o', the 'u' is dropped to preserve the hard /g/ sound: yo sigo.
What are common idioms or expressions with "seguir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Seguir adelante" which means "To keep moving forward / persevere" (e.g. "A pesar de todo, hay que seguir adelante.").
How can I practice and memorize "seguir" conjugations? ▾
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