Ella ha estado intentando perseguir el objetivo que parece difícil de alcanzar.
English: She has been trying to pursue the goal which seems difficult to achieve.
perseguir /pˌeɾseɣˈiɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "pursue".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Logro y Progreso
- Source term
- pursue
- Translation
- perseguir
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | perseguir |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + perseguir
- Examples
- Ella ha estado intentando perseguir el objetivo que parece difícil de alcanzar.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Logro y Progreso.
Example Sentences
Ella decidió seguir una carrera en ciencias ambientales.
English: She decided to pursue a career in environmental science.
El detective persiguió al sospechoso por las calles llenas de gente.
English: The detective pursued the suspect through the crowded streets.
Ha seguido su pasión por la música desde la infancia.
English: He has pursued his passion for music since early childhood.
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