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"Insist on" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "insistir en", and "insist" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "insistir en". Learn more about the difference between "insist on" and "insist" below.
insist on(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. insistir en
Why do you insist on doing everything yourself? You should learn to delegate.¿Por qué insistes en hacer todo tú misma? Deberías aprender a delegar responsabilidades.
b. exigir
I want to talk to the manager. I insist on getting a refund.Quiero hablar con el gerente. Exijo que se me de un reembolso.
insist(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. insistir en
The waiter insisted that they were out of beer.El camarero insistió en que ya no les quedaba cerveza.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
