What is the Spanish word for "pursuit"?

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

English

pursuit

Spanish

búsqueda

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Alternative translations of "pursuit"

persecución
actividad
pasatiempo
seguimiento

Examples of how to use "pursuit" in Spanish

English
What is the pursuit of happiness?
Spanish
¿Qué es la búsqueda de la felicidad?
English
She began the pursuit of her dream career.
Spanish
Ella comenzó la búsqueda de su carrera soñada.
English
The dog chased the cat in pursuit.
Spanish
El perro persiguió al gato en la persecución.
English
His pursuit of knowledge never stopped.
Spanish
Su búsqueda de conocimiento nunca se detuvo.
English
They started the pursuit early this morning.
Spanish
Empezaron la persecución temprano esta mañana.

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