How is the word perseguir translated from Spanish to English

English translation
pursue
verb

Esforzarse con constancia por lograr algo.

To try hard to achieve something over time.

Examples with “perseguir”

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  • Persiguió una carrera en el mundo del derecho. — She pursued a career in law.

  • El perro empezó a ir tras la ardilla en el parque. — The dog began to pursue the squirrel in the park.

  • Perseguirán el objetivo a pesar de los retrasos. — They will pursue the goal despite the delays.

  • Los niños fueron tras el globo escapado calle abajo. — The children pursued the runaway balloon down the street.

  • ¿Cuánto tiempo persiguió ese sueño? — How long did she pursue that dream?

  • ¿Por qué van los gatos tras todo lo que se mueve? — Why do cats pursue anything that moves?

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