A1 — Beginnerverb
continuare
to continue
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
proseguireandare avantiperseverareinsistere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fermarsismettereinterrompereabbandonare
Usage note
'Proseguire' = to proceed/continue a journey or task. 'Perseverare' = to persevere despite difficulty. 'Continuare a' + infinitive = to keep doing something.
Example
"Continua a studiare — stai facendo grandi progressi."
"Keep studying — you are making great progress."
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