prosegui

Prosegui is the second-person singular present indicative and the informal imperative form of the Italian verb proseguire, which means to continue, to go on, or to proceed. It can be used to describe ongoing action by the subject you are addressing, or to issue a direct command in casual speech. The corresponding polite command is prosegua (Lei), and the plural forms are proseguite (voi). In addition to these, the verb also appears in other tenses and moods, for example proseguivamo (we were continuing) or proseguì (he/she continued).

Etymology and grammar: proseguire derives from the prefix pro- meaning forward and the root seguire, from Latin sequi “to follow.” The form prosegui shares its root with other pro- + seguire constructions and follows regular conjugation patterns for -ire verbs in Italian. Other principal forms include noi proseguiamo, voi proseguite, loro proseguono; gerund proseguendo; participio proseguito. The imperative tu prosegui is identical in spelling to the present indicative tu prosegui, so context or intonation clarifies meaning.

Usage and context: prosegui appears across everyday speech, written instructions, road signage, and narrative prose. In driving directions, it is commonly used as a command: “Prosegui dritto” meaning “Proceed straight ahead.” In narrative or reporting, it can describe continued action: “Dopo la pausa, proseguì la marcia.” The term is versatile and commonly paired with adverbs or prepositional phrases to specify how or where to continue.

See also: proseguire, seguire, continuer (in cross-language contexts).