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    Perseguida (en. Persecuted)

    /peɾseɣiˈða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Someone who is being chased.
    The chased person tried to hide in a safe place.
    La persona perseguida trató de esconderse en un lugar seguro.
    Someone who has suffered harassment or bullying.
    She feels that she lives in a state of constant anguish like a chased person.
    Siente que vive en un estado de constante angustia como una perseguida.
    Refers to a desired thing that is being persistently sought after.
    The truth she had long desired was, in some way, the chased motivation of her life.
    La verdad que tanto había deseado era, de alguna manera, la perseguida motivación de su vida.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'perseguir', from the Latin 'persequĕre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chased by the law
    A person who is sought by the authorities for having committed a crime.
    perseguida por la ley
    to feel chased
    Feeling of constant harassment or bullying.
    sentirse perseguida
    chased by her fears
    A person who is constantly affected by her own insecurities and fears.
    perseguida por sus miedos

    Related Words

    pursuit
    Action of chasing or following someone with the intention of reaching or catching them.
    persecución
    to chase
    To go after someone or something to reach or catch them.
    perseguir
    chaser
    A person who chases another.
    perseguidor

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in contexts of moral or physical harassment.
    That girl is going through tough times; she feels very chased.
    Esa chica está atravesando momentos difíciles, se siente muy perseguida.
    Refers to someone who intensely pursues a dream or ambition.
    She is a chased artist, always looking for opportunities.
    Ella es una artista perseguida, siempre está buscando oportunidades.