continúes

Continúes is the present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb continuar in the second-person singular (tú). It corresponds to the idea of continuing or persisting in a subordinate clause, often after verbs or expressions that convey desire, doubt, necessity, emotion, or uncertainty, and after conjunctions that require the subjunctive.

Morphology and pronunciation: continuar is an -ar verb, and its present subjunctive forms follow the regular endings for -ar verbs: yo continúe, tú continúes, él continúe, nosotros continuemos, vosotros continuéis, ellos continúen. The accent on the ú in continúes marks the stressed syllable and helps distinguish it from other forms. The form remains the same for spelling purposes across standard varieties of Spanish, though usage may vary between dialects.

Usage: The subjunctive mood in Spanish is used in dependent clauses introduced by expressions of doubt, wish, possibility, necessity, or emotion, and after certain conjunctions such as para que, sin que, a menos que. Examples include: “Espero que tú continúes trabajando,” “Es importante que tú continúes con el proyecto.” In everyday speech, tú continúes is common, while the corresponding formal address uses continúe (usted).

Etymology: continúes derives from continuar, itself from Latin continuare, meaning to follow unbrokenly or to proceed without interruption. The form retains the core meaning of “to continue” while reflecting the grammatical requirements of the present subjunctive mood and second-person singular.

See also: continuar, subjuntivo, conjugación española.