What does "perseguir" mean in English?

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Spanish

perseguir

English

pursue

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Alternative translations of "perseguir"

chase
persecute
hound
follow

Examples of how to use "perseguir" in Spanish

Spanish
El gato persigue al ratón.
English
The cat chases the mouse.
Spanish
Yo persigo mis sueños cada día.
English
I chase my dreams every day.
Spanish
Ayer perseguí al perro del vecino.
English
Yesterday I chased the neighbor's dog.
Spanish
De niño, perseguía mariposas en el jardín.
English
As a child, I used to chase butterflies in the garden.
Spanish
Mañana perseguiré una carrera en medicina.
English
Tomorrow I will pursue a career in medicine.

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El gato persigue al ratón.

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