Persigue (en. Pursues)

/peɾˈsiɣe/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: Act of following a person or an object with the aim of catching or reaching it.

Example Sentence: The thief pursues his victim down the street.

El ladrón persigue a su víctima por la calle.

Definition: Attempting to obtain something constantly, such as a goal or a dream.

Example Sentence: She pursues her dream of becoming an actress.

Ella persigue su sueño de convertirse en actriz.

Definition: Following someone in a legal context, such as in a trial.

Example Sentence: The prosecutor pursues the accused with compelling evidence.

El fiscal persigue al acusado con pruebas contundentes.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'persequi', meaning to follow until reaching.

Phrase: pursue your dreams

Meaning: Try to reach your goals and desires.

persigue tus sueños

Phrase: pursue someone

Meaning: To closely follow a person with a purpose.

persigue a alguien

Phrase: your past does not pursue you

Meaning: Don't let past mistakes affect you in the present.

no te persigue tu pasado

Related Word: pursuit

Description: The action of pursuing someone or something.

persecución

Related Word: pursuing

Description: Form of the verb in gerund that indicates the action of pursuing.

persiguiendo

Related Word: pursued

Description: One who is the object of a pursuit.

perseguido

Slang Meaning: To have someone in your sights.

Slang Example: If you like it, don't hesitate to pursue it.

Si te gusta, no dudes en persiguelo.

Slang Meaning: To run after something.

Slang Example: Today I'm out to pursue new opportunities.

Hoy salgo a perseguir nuevas oportunidades.