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    Insiste (en. Insists)

    /in'siste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To maintain a position or statement in which a demand or request is reiterated.
    She insists that we leave early.
    Ella insiste en que debemos salir temprano.
    To repeat a request or argument to get it accepted.
    He insists that the truth must come to light.
    Él insiste en que la verdad debe salir a la luz.
    Not yielding in an opinion or desire.
    The teacher insists that they study more for the exam.
    El profesor insiste en que estudien más para el examen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insistere', which means 'to remain in' or 'to stand upon.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    insists on his decision
    maintains his position on a matter.
    insiste en su decisión
    insists that he does it
    repeats the request for an action to be taken.
    insiste en que lo haga
    there's no need to insist
    indicates that it is not necessary to keep asking for something.
    no hay que insistir

    Related Words

    insistence
    Act of insisting, action of firmly holding a point of view.
    insistencia
    insistent
    One who insists, who does not cease in the request or assertion.
    insistente
    persistent
    One who insists on a purpose or who does not give up on something.
    persistente

    Slang Meanings

    To insist in a bothersome manner.
    Don't be so insistent, you're overwhelming me.
    No seas tan insistente, me estás agobiando.
    To reiterate something that has already been said.
    You've said it several times, don’t insist.
    Ya lo dijiste varias veces, no insistas.