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    Perseguí (en. I chased)

    /peɾseˈɣi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To seek to reach or catch up to something or someone ahead.
    I pursued the thief until he hid.
    Perseguí al ladrón hasta que se escondió.
    To face something with tenacity and effort.
    I pursued my dreams despite the difficulties.
    Perseguí mis sueños a pesar de las dificultades.
    To be behind someone or something in order to harm or catch them.
    The police chased the criminals.
    La policía perseguí a los delincuentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'persequi', which means to follow until reaching.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursue a dream
    To try to achieve a goal or aspiration.
    perseguir un sueño
    pursue justice
    To seek justice or to sanction something unjust.
    perseguir la justicia

    Related Words

    pursuit
    Action of pursuing.
    persecución
    pursued
    That has been the object of pursuit.
    perseguido
    perceptible
    That can be perceived or noticed.
    perceptible

    Slang Meanings

    To go after someone with romantic interest.
    He is pursuing her; he is very interested.
    Él le está persiguiendo a ella, está muy interesado.
    To follow someone on social media in order to keep up with their life.
    I follow her because I always like what she posts.
    La sigo porque siempre me gusta lo que publica.