persistent
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persistent(
puhr
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sihs
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tihnt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (insistent)
a. persistente
I lost my temper with a particularly persistent reporter who kept calling me for an interview.Perdí los estribos con un reportero particularmente persistente que no paraba de llamarme pidiéndome una entrevista.
b. insistente
He was so persistent that she finally agreed to go out with him.Fue tan insistente que al final ella aceptó salir con él.
2. (continual)
a. continuo
Despite persistent rumors that their marriage is on the rocks, they seem to be getting on better than ever.A pesar de los continuos rumores de que su matrimonio anda muy mal, parece que se llevan mejor que nunca.
b. persistente
He's had a persistent cough for weeks that he just can't shake off.Hace semanas que tiene un tos persistente que no puede quitarse de encima.
3. (repeated)
a. constante
In the face of persistent demands from human rights groups, the law was changed.Frente a las constantes peticiones de grupos pro derechos humanos, se cambió la ley.
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