perseguir
perseguir(
pehr
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seh
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geer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
La policía persiguió al criminal por tres días antes de capturarlo.The police pursued the criminal for three days before capturing him.
b. to follow
El agente persiguió al vehículo sospechoso por seis cuadras.The agent followed the suspicious vehicle for six blocks.
c. to chase
El león perseguirá la gacela hasta que se canse.The lion will chase the gazelle until it gets tired.
a. to pursue
Ella siempre ha perseguido una carrera como actriz.She has always pursued a career as an actress.
3. (to pester)
a. to harass
Suele perseguir a la gente hasta que consigue lo que quiere.He tends to harass people until he gets what he wants.
4. (to oppress)
a. to persecute
Durante la inquisición del siglo XVI, se persiguió fuertemente a los judíos.During the inquisition of the 16th century, Jews were heavily persecuted.
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