insistir /ˌinsistˈiɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "insist".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Control e Influencia

Source term
insist
Translation
insistir
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form insistir
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + insistir
Examples
A menudo necesitamos insistir.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Control e Influencia.

Example Sentences

Ella insiste en que deberíamos estar de acuerdo ahora, ya que se ha discutido bastante.

English: She insists that we should agree now, as it has been discussed enough.

B2 · Control and Influence

Insistió en pagar la cena aunque yo me negué.

English: She insisted on paying for dinner even though I refused.

B2 · Control and Influence

El abogado insistió en que su cliente era completamente inocente.

English: The lawyer insisted that his client was completely innocent.

B2 · Control and Influence

Ha insistido en hacerlo todo por sí mismo desde el lunes.

English: He has insisted on doing everything by himself since Monday.

B2 · Control and Influence

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