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    Persistía (en. Persisted)

    /peɾsɪsˈti.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Ability to remain steadfast in a goal or purpose.
    His persistence in training led him to win the competition.
    La persistencia en su entrenamiento le llevó a ganar la competencia.
    Action of not giving in to obstacles.
    Her persistence despite failures is admirable.
    Su persistencia a pesar de los fracasos es admirable.
    Duration of a state or action.
    The persistence of the rain caused flooding in the city.
    La persistencia de la lluvia causó inundaciones en la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'persistĕre', meaning 'to remain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to persist in error
    To maintain an incorrect opinion.
    persistir en el error
    persistent in the struggle
    To continue fighting despite adversities.
    persistente en la lucha
    to have persistence
    To possess the quality of not giving up.
    tener persistencia

    Related Words

    to persevere
    To remain firm in an idea or decision.
    perseverar
    tenacious
    That does not yield easily.
    tenaz
    constant
    That remains unchanged over time.
    constante

    Slang Meanings

    Persistent in a complicated romantic relationship.
    He is so persistent that he keeps calling, even though she wants nothing to do with him.
    Es tan persistente que sigue llamando, aunque ella no quiere saber nada de él.
    To move on despite rejections.
    That guy is very persistent; he always tries to go out with her despite her refusals.
    Ese chico es muy persistente, siempre intenta salir con ella a pesar de sus negativas.