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    Perseguir (en. Chase)

    /peɾseˈɣiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Act to reach or catch someone or something that is moving.
    The police officer chases the thief through the streets.
    El policía persigue al ladrón por las calles.
    Continue with an action or activity with perseverance.
    She pursues her dream of becoming a doctor despite the difficulties.
    Ella persigue su sueño de ser doctora a pesar de las dificultades.
    Continuously bother someone.
    The boy chases his sister to get her to play with him.
    El niño persigue a su hermana para que juegue con él.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'persequi', which means to follow to the end.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursue dreams
    Work diligently to achieve personal aspirations.
    perseguir sueños
    pursue goals
    Strive to meet established goals.
    perseguir objetivos
    pursue the truth
    Relentlessly seek the reality or what is right.
    perseguir la verdad

    Related Words

    pursuit
    Action of pursuing.
    persecución
    pursued
    That is the object of a pursuit.
    perseguido
    pursuable
    That can be pursued.
    perseguible

    Slang Meanings

    To hunt down
    He went out to hunt down the Black Friday promotions.
    Salió a darle caza a las promociones de Black Friday.
    To go after
    He is always going after the town gossip.
    Siempre está yendo tras los chismes del pueblo.