/peɾseˈɣiɾ/
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Translation
to chase, to pursue, to persecute
Word origin
From Latin persequi, from per ('through, thoroughly') plus sequi ('to follow'), so to follow someone all the way.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- persequi
- English cognates
- persecute, pursue
Grammar
Verb type-ir irregular (e->i)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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The dog went out to chase the cat around the garden.
persigue .
The police are chasing the thieves all over the city.
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You must pursue your dreams with courage.
¿ persiguen ?
Why do they persecute those people for their ideas?
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The goal we are pursuing is to improve the school.
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