Usage Note
Continuación appears most often in the fixed phrase a continuación ('next, following, as follows'), which introduces a list or the next item in a sequence — a written and spoken connector essential for formal presentations and journalism. The verb continuar and adjective continuo share the root. Note the accent on the final syllable.
Examples
"A continuación presentamos los resultados del estudio."
Natural Translation
Next we present the results of the study.
Literal Translation
Following we-present the results of-the study.
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