continuasteis

Continuasteis is a verb form in Spanish, the second-person plural preterite (pretérito) of the verb continuar. It is used to describe a completed action in the past directed at a group and translates to “you all continued” in English. The form is regular for the -ar verb family.

It is formed from the stem continu- plus the preterite endings for -ar verbs: -é, -aste, -ó, -amos, -asteis, -aron. Therefore, the full preterite paradigm of continuar is continué, continuaste, continuó, continuamos, continuasteis, continuaron. The accent marks are present in some forms (for example, continuó) but not on continuasteis.

Usage notes: continuasteis is standard in Spain, where the vosotros form is part of everyday speech and is used in narrative or direct address to a group. In most of Latin America, the vosotros form is not used; speakers typically use ustedes and the third-person plural preterite, as in ustedes continuaron. In written texts or regional dialogue that aims to reflect Peninsular Spanish, continuasteis may appear to convey regional flavor or historical style. The verb continuar itself is regular in the preterite, with no stem changes, though some contexts prefer alternative expressions of past actions.

Examples: Ayer, vosotros continuasteis con la reunión hasta terminarla. Después de la pausa, continuasteis trabajando en el proyecto, a pesar de las interrupciones. These sentences illustrate a completed continuation of an activity addressed to a group.