Insisto (en. I insist)

/in'sisto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To repeat or assert with emphasis an opinion or request.

I insist that we need to change strategy.

Insisto en que necesitamos cambiar de estrategia.

Not to give up on a purpose or demand.

She insists that we go to the party.

Ella insiste en que vamos a la fiesta.

To press for something to be done.

I insist that you listen to me before making a decision.

Insisto en que me escuchen antes de tomar una decisión.

From Latin 'insistĕre', meaning 'to assure oneself' or 'to remain in something.'

I insist on my point

Strongly affirms one's own opinion.

insisto en mi punto

he/she insists on his/her decision

Does not yield to external pressure regarding a choice.

insiste en su decisión

I insist that it must be done

Reiterates the need to take an action.

insisto que debe hacerse

persistent

One who does not yield to difficulties.

persistente

reiterate

To say or do something again.

reiterar

To repeat something to the point of exhaustion.

Don't stop insisting, but don't become a nuisance either.

No dejes de insistir, pero tampoco te vuelvas pesado.

To be stubborn when asking for something.

He's a persistent one; he doesn't stop until he gets a yes.

Es un insistente, no para hasta que le digan que sí.