Perseguidor (en. Persecutor)

/peɾ.se.ɡiˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A person who follows or stalks another.

Example Sentence: The pursuer did not stop until he caught up with his victim.

El perseguidor no se detenía hasta alcanzar a su víctima.

Definition: In the context of justice, one who tracks the trail of a criminal.

Example Sentence: The police's pursuers investigate every lead.

Los perseguidores de la policía investigan cada pista.

verb

Definition: To follow someone with the intention of catching or stalking them.

Example Sentence: He decided to chase after his friend who had forgotten his jacket.

Decidió perseguir a su amigo que había olvidado su chaqueta.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'persequī', meaning 'to follow carefully'.

Phrase: dream chaser

Meaning: A person who pursues and does not give up in their quest for their goals.

perseguidor de sueños

Related Word: chase

Description: Following someone with the purpose of catching them.

perseguir

Related Word: pursuit

Description: The act of chasing, the act of following someone or something.

persecución

Slang Meaning: Shadow

Example: It's like his shadow, always following him everywhere.

Es como su sombra, siempre le sigue a todas partes.

Slang Meaning: Extreme fan

Example: The band's pursuer is at all their concerts.

El perseguidor de la banda está en todos sus conciertos.