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"Pursue" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "perseguir", and "pursuit" is a noun which is often translated as "la persecución". Learn more about the difference between "pursue" and "pursuit" below.
pursue(
puhr
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su
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to chase)
c. continuar con (inquiries or official investigation)
It is unlikely that the police will pursue the investigation.Es poco probable que la policía continúe con la investigación.
a. luchar por (an objective or rights)
We felt we were pursuing a common goal.Sentimos que luchábamos por un objetivo común.
b. buscar (knowledge or happiness)
I'd like to pursue knowledge for its own sake, not for a degree.Me gustaría buscar el saber porque sí, y no para conseguir un título.
5. (to follow)
a. perseguir (dream, interest, objective)
Alice decided to pursue her dream.Alice decidió perseguir su sueño.
pursuit(
puhr
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sut
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (chase)
a. la persecución (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The police and the two thieves were involved in a high speed pursuit on the highway.La policía y los dos ladrones protagonizaron una persecución a alta velocidad por la carretera.
a. la busca (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It is a bit difficult to go shopping with her, because she is always in pursuit of a bargain.Es un poco difícil ir de compras con ella, porque siempre está en busca de una ganga.
b. la búsqueda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She no longer cares about money and is now more interested in the pursuit of happiness.A ella ya no le importa el dinero y ahora le interesa más la búsqueda de la felicidad.
3. (activity)
a. la actividad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The new student center offers new facilities in which students can engage in a range of recreational pursuits.El nuevo centro estudiantil ofrece nuevas instalaciones en los que los estudiantes pueden participar en una gama de actividades recreativas.
b. el interés (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Now that she has retired, she has more time to continue in her literary pursuits.Ahora que se ha jubilado, tiene más tiempo para continuar con sus intereses literarios.
