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    Perseguían (en. Were chasing)

    /peɾ.se.ɡiˈan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To follow someone or something with the intention of reaching it.
    The police were pursuing the thief through the streets.
    Los policías perseguían al ladrón por las calles.
    To try to obtain something that eludes or is sought after.
    She always pursued her dreams with determination.
    Ella siempre perseguía sus sueños con determinación.
    To harass or persistently bother someone.
    The paparazzi were continuously pursuing the celebrity.
    Los paparazzi perseguían a la celebridad continuamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'persequi', which means to follow or seek diligently.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pursue a dream
    To seek to achieve a highly desired personal goal.
    perseguir un sueño
    to pursue the truth
    To seek to clarify a situation or fact.
    perseguir la verdad
    to pursue someone
    To follow a person with the intention of catching up or harassing them.
    perseguir a alguien

    Related Words

    pursuit
    Action of pursuing someone.
    persecución
    pursuer
    Person who pursues another.
    perseguidor
    pursued
    Person who is the object of pursuit.
    perseguido

    Slang Meanings

    To be glued to someone.
    Since they broke up, she follows him like a shadow.
    Desde que rompieron, ella lo persigue como sombra.
    To follow a plan or objective with great intensity.
    They are pursuing that contract as if their lives depended on it.
    Están persiguiendo ese contrato como si les fuera la vida en ello.