This is the 2043rd most frequent Portuguese word.
continue
"Continue" in Portuguese means "to carry on or persist in an action or state."
Here, 'continuo' is the conjugation of the verb 'continuar' in the present tense, indicating a maintained action involving the speaker in relation to studying.
Eu continuo a estudar para melhorar meu português.
I continue studying to improve my Portuguese.
In this sentence, 'continua' is used to describe someone persisting in a state of determination, emphasizing perseverance.
Mesmo com dificuldades, ele continua determinado.
Even with difficulties, he remains determined.
Here, 'continuar' is in its infinitive form, used after 'devem' to suggest persistence in action.