persist

• Verbo que denota la acción de continuar firme o tenazmente con algo, o de mantenerse en una actitud o línea de conducta, especialmente a pesar de las dificultades, la oposición o los fracasos.

A verb used to indicate the act of continuing firmly or obstinately in an action or course of action, especially despite difficulty, opposition, or failure.

1. Continue firmlyB2formal

   To continue doing something despite difficulty, opposition, or discouragement.

   persistir (continuar firmemente)

   • She persisted in her efforts to learn the piano.
   • He persisted with his research despite many setbacks.
   • The team persisted until they found a solution.

   Sinónimoscarry oncontinuego onkeep goingkeep onpersevereplug awaypress onremain

   Antónimosabandonceasedesistquitstopsurrenderyield

2. B2formal

   To continue to exist or happen for a long time.

   persistir

   • The symptoms persisted for several weeks.
   • The rain persisted throughout the entire weekend.
   • Old traditions persist in some rural communities.

   Sinónimosabidecontinueendurelastprevailremainsurvive

   Antónimosceasediedisappearendexpirestopterminatevanish

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