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    Perseguidos (en. Persecuted)

    /peɾseɡiˈðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Who is the object of persecution, usually for political, religious, or social reasons.
    Political persecuted seek asylum in other countries.
    Los perseguidos políticos buscan asilo en otros países.
    Who suffers constant harassment.
    Since he reported the theft, he has felt like a persecuted person.
    Desde que denunció el robo, ha estado sintiéndose como un perseguido.
    Who is the object of violence or harassment.
    The persecuted in the war have had to flee their homes.
    Los perseguidos en la guerra han tenido que huir de sus hogares.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'to pursue', which comes from the Latin 'persequi', meaning 'to follow to the end'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursued by justice
    Those who are sought by legal authorities.
    perseguidos por la justicia
    pursued for their ideals
    People who face oppression for fighting for their beliefs.
    perseguidos por sus ideales

    Related Words

    to pursue
    Action of following someone to catch up with them.
    perseguir
    persecution
    Action of pursuing someone with bad intentions.
    persecución

    Slang Meanings

    A person who feels that nobody pays attention to them.
    That guy lives like a persecuted person; he can't be calm anywhere.
    Ese tipo vive como un perseguido, no puede estar tranquilo en ningún lado.
    Someone who has fallen into disrepute.
    After the fight, he is a persecuted person in the neighborhood.
    Después de la pelea, es un perseguido en el barrio.