How is the word persistente translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Lingering
adjective

Que dura más de lo esperado y tarda en acabar o desvanecerse.

Lasting longer than expected, slow to end or fade.

Examples with “persistente”

See how the word “persistente” is used in sentences

  • El olor persistente a café llenaba la habitación. — The lingering smell of coffee filled the room.

  • La vi entretenerse en el pasillo después de clase. — I noticed her lingering in the hallway after class.

  • ¿Notas el efecto duradero del perfume? — Do you notice the lingering effect of the perfume?

  • ¿Por qué te quedas hasta tan tarde en la fiesta? — Why are you lingering at the party so late?

  • Después de la película sintió una tristeza que no se iba. — She felt a lingering sadness after the movie.

  • Deja de remolonear en la tienda y elige ya, por favor. — Please stop lingering in the store and make your choice.

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