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persist(
puhr
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sihst
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. persistir
Despite the danger, reporters persist in reporting what is happening in the Middle East.A pesar del peligro, los periodistas persisten en informar sobre lo que está sucediendo en el Medio Oriente.
b. insistir
My aunt persists in calling my wife Mary, even though her name is Jennifer.Mi tía insiste en llamar a mi esposa Mary a pesar de que su nombre es Jennifer.
c. empeñarse
The company went bankrupt because they persisted with manufacturing huge cars.La compañía se fue a la quiebra porque se empeñaron en fabricar autos enormes.
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