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Definition & Meaning of "perseguir"in Spanish

perseguir
01

chase, pursue

seguir a alguien o algo para alcanzarlo 
perseguir definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Movement verb
Strong
1st person singular
persigo
3rd person singular
persigue
Present participle
persiguiendo
Past simple
perseguí
Past participle
perseguido
Examples
La policía persigue al sospechoso por las calles. 

The police chase the suspect through the streets.

02

to persecute, to harass

hostigar o castigar a alguien de forma injusta y repetida 
perseguir definition and meaning
Examples
El régimen persiguió a sus opositores. 

The regime persecuted its opponents.

03

to pursue, to seek

tratar de alcanzar un objetivo, propósito o resultado 
Examples
La empresa persigue nuevos objetivos. 

The company pursues new goals.

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