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    Insistencia (en. Insistence)

    /insis'tenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Reiteration of a request or proposal.
    Her insistence that he come was overwhelming.
    Su insistencia en que viniera fue abrumadora.
    Perseverance in an idea or behavior.
    The child's insistence on going out to play was evident.
    La insistencia del niño por salir a jugar era evidente.
    Attitude of someone who remains firm in their arguments.
    His insistence during the discussion got him heard.
    Su insistencia durante la discusión logró que lo escucharan.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insistentia', meaning 'to remain in one place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    by insistence
    Due to repetition or firmness in the request.
    por insistencia
    insistence on something
    Firmness or perseverance in the request for something.
    insistencia en algo

    Related Words

    to insist
    To maintain a position or a request.
    insistir
    to persuade
    To convince someone to accept an idea.
    persuadir
    to reiterate
    To repeat something to emphasize.
    reiterar

    Slang Meanings

    Insistent touch in personal relationships.
    Her lover's insistence was overwhelming.
    La insistencia de su enamorado le resultó agobiante.
    Annoying repetition.
    His insistence on changing the subject was annoying at dinner.
    Su insistencia por cambiar de tema era molesta en la cena.