What is the Spanish word for "insist"?

Learn how to say "insist" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

insist

Spanish

insistir

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Examples of how to use "insist" in Spanish

English
Why do you insist on being so difficult?
Spanish
¿Por qué insistes en ser tan difícil?
English
I insist on paying the bill.
Spanish
Insisto en pagar la cuenta.
English
She insisted on seeing the manager.
Spanish
Ella insistió en ver al gerente.
English
They are insisting on a full refund.
Spanish
Ellos están insistiendo en un reembolso completo.
English
He has insisted on better safety rules.
Spanish
Él ha insistido en mejores normas de seguridad.

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