Persecuciones (en. Persecutions)

/peɾsekuˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Actions of harassment or hostility towards a person or group.

Political persecutions have been a constant problem in history.

Las persecuciones políticas han sido un problema constante en la historia.

Subjection of individuals to unfair treatment for reasons of race, religion, or ideology.

Religious persecutions have caused conflicts throughout the centuries.

Las persecuciones religiosas han causado conflictos a lo largo de los siglos.

Actions of following and harassing someone persistently.

He suffered numerous persecutions from his ex-partner.

Sufrió numerosas persecuciones por parte de su ex pareja.

From Latin 'persecutio', meaning 'to follow behind' or 'to harass'.

political persecution

Situation in which people are harassed or repressed for their political beliefs.

persecución política

religious persecution

Harassment or hostile treatment towards individuals for their religion.

persecución religiosa

pursuit of justice

Action of seeking justice in cases of abuse or violation of rights.

persecución de la justicia

to pursue

Action of following someone or something with intent.

perseguir

to harass

To bother or torment someone continuously.

acosar

repression

Action of suppressing or containing a group or individual.

represión

Persecutions against a person in the social sphere.

I can't go out on the street without being persecuted.

No puedo salir a la calle sin que me hagan persecuciones.

Persecutions that are viewed as unjust by society.

The persecutions that some artists suffer are unacceptable.

Las persecuciones que sufren algunos artistas son inaceptables.