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    Persistente (en. Persistent)

    /peɾs.isˈten.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who does not give up or stop in the face of difficulties.
    His persistent attitude allowed him to achieve his goals.
    Su actitud persistente le permitió conseguir sus objetivos.
    One that extends over time without interruptions.
    The pain he feels is persistent and does not seem to subside.
    El dolor que siente es persistente y no parece ceder.
    One that is repeated frequently.
    He has shown persistent behavior in his studies.
    Ha tenido un comportamiento persistente en el estudio.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'persistentem', which means 'one who persists'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    persistent like a limpet
    Refers to someone who is very insistent or clingy.
    persistente como una lapa
    to be persistent
    Means to maintain a firm attitude towards a goal.
    ser persistente
    persistent at work
    Indicates dedication and continuous effort in a task.
    persistente en el trabajo

    Related Words

    persist
    To continue existing or maintaining in a situation.
    persistir
    perseverance
    Quality of one who persists in an attitude, behavior, or activity.
    perseverancia
    tenacity
    Firmness and persistence in attitude or purpose.
    tenacidad

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to someone who romantically pursues a person without giving up.
    That guy is very persistent; he doesn't stop asking me out.
    Ese chico es muy persistente, no para de invitarme a salir.
    It is used to describe a person who keeps insisting despite multiple rejections.
    He's so persistent that he doesn't understand I'm not interested.
    Es tan persistente que no entiende que no me interesa.