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    Persiguen (en. They chase)

    /peɾsiˈɣen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To follow someone or something with the purpose of reaching it.
    The detectives pursue the suspect through the streets.
    Los detectives persiguen al sospechoso por las calles.
    To try to achieve a goal or aim by pursuing opportunities.
    They pursue their dreams with determination.
    Ellos persiguen sus sueños con determinación.
    To accuse someone persistently.
    The press constantly pursues celebrities.
    La prensa persigue a las celebridades constantemente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'persequi', which means 'to follow until' or 'to follow with determination'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they pursue dreams
    Refers to the quest for personal goals or aspirations.
    persiguen sueños
    they pursue the truth
    Means to seek information or real facts persistently.
    persiguen la verdad
    they pursue justice
    Involves fighting to achieve equity and rights.
    persiguen la justicia
    they pursue success
    Means to work hard to achieve success.
    persiguen el éxito

    Related Words

    to pursue
    Verb indicating the action of searching or following.
    perseguir
    pursuit
    Noun related to the act of pursuing.
    pursuit
    persecution
    Action of following someone or something, often with negative intent.
    persecución

    Slang Meanings

    To be behind someone in a social or romantic context.
    She has been pursuing that guy for weeks.
    Ella persigue a ese chico desde hace semanas.
    To seek someone to claim something.
    They are pursuing him to pay the debt.
    Le están persiguiendo para que pague la deuda.