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    Perseguía (en. Was chasing)

    /peɾ.se.ɡiˈa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of following someone with the intention of catching up to them or hunting them down.
    The police officer pursuing him finally stopped him.
    El policía que lo perseguía finalmente lo detuvo.
    To continue or insist on an activity or goal despite difficulties.
    She was pursuing her dreams despite the obstacles.
    Ella perseguía sus sueños a pesar de los obstáculos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'persequi', meaning 'to follow behind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to chase a dream
    To continue striving to achieve a desired goal.
    perseguir un sueño
    to pursue someone
    To follow a person with a specific purpose, whether good or bad.
    perseguir a alguien

    Related Words

    pursuit
    The action of pursuing someone or something.
    persecución
    pursued
    One who is the object of pursuit.
    perseguido
    pursuer
    One who pursues.
    perseguidor

    Slang Meanings

    To go after someone persistently.
    He always chases me when he looks at another girl.
    Él siempre me persigue cuando mira a otra chica.
    To pursue in a context of infatuation or romance.
    Don't be so intense, don’t pursue me so much.
    No seas tan intenso, no me persigas tanto.