No. 497 in Portuguese

seguir

"Seguir" means "to follow" or "to continue."

In a sentence

Você deve seguir as instruções com atenção.
You must follow the instructions carefully.
Here, 'seguir' is used in the sense of 'to follow' directions or guidelines.
Ele decidiu seguir a carreira de músico.
He decided to pursue the career of a musician.
In this context, 'seguir' means 'to pursue' or to follow a chosen path or career.
Vou seguir você até o parque.
I will go after you to the park.
Here, 'seguir' conveys the meaning of 'to follow someone physically' or 'to go after' someone.

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