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    Persiguiendo (en. Chasing)

    /peɾ.siˈɣjen.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To follow someone or something quickly to catch up with it.
    She was chasing the train to catch it.
    Ella estaba persiguiendo al tren para no perderlo.
    To seek to achieve a goal or aim.
    They are chasing their dreams at all costs.
    Están persiguiendo sus sueños a toda costa.
    To follow with insistence.
    The reporters were chasing the news tirelessly.
    Los reporteros estaban persiguiendo la noticia sin descanso.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'persiguir', which comes from the Latin 'persequi'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chasing dreams
    Actively seeking to achieve one's desires or goals.
    persiguiendo sueños
    chasing the truth
    Trying to uncover the reality behind a situation.
    persiguiendo la verdad

    Related Words

    to pursue
    To follow someone or something.
    perseguir
    pursued
    That has been followed with a purpose.
    perseguido
    pursuit
    The action of chasing.
    persecución

    Slang Meanings

    To go after someone in a persistent manner.
    That guy is chasing the girl non-stop.
    Ese tipo está persiguiendo a la chica sin parar.
    To try to obtain something difficult.
    I keep chasing my goal of being an astronaut.
    Sigo persiguiendo mi objetivo de ser astronauta.