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pursue

/pəˈʃu/ /pəˈsjuː/ /pɚˈsu/

Meanings
verb

Perseguir, perseguir

To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

Examples :

"The angry dog pursued the ball, barking loudly. "
El perro enojado persiguió la pelota, ladrando ruidosamente.
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Related Words

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profession noun

/pɹəˈfɛʃən/

Profesión, declaración

"Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."

A pesar de sus continuas declaraciones de inocencia, el tribunal finalmente lo sentenció a cinco años.

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specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Especificado, detallado

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

El código de vestimenta especificado para la fiesta incluía un vestido formal y corbata negra.

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originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

Originalmente, inicialmente

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Originalmente, este papel era blanco, pero con los años se ha amarilleado por la edad.

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

Detalle, punto

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

El profesor señaló un detalle particular del problema de matemáticas que varios estudiantes no entendieron.

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

La diferencia

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Mi familia tiene una diferencia de ideal para mi futuro que yo.

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objective noun

/ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/

Objeto

"The objective of the science experiment was the smooth, grey rock. "

El objeto del experimento científico era la roca lisa y gris.

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activity noun

/ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

Actividad

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

El pit lane estaba lleno de actividad.

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situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

Situación, circunstancias

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Estados Unidos se encuentra en una situación incómoda con la amenaza de impago de la deuda.

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

Participar, tomar parte

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

Mi hermano participará en la caminata de recaudación de fondos de la escuela.

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urgently adverb

/ˈɜːrdʒəntli/ /ˈɜrdʒəntli/

Urgentemente, con urgencia

"Funds are urgently required if this work is to be completed as planned."

Se requieren fondos urgentemente si este trabajo debe completarse según lo planeado.

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prosecutor noun

/ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/

Fiscal

"The prosecutor presented evidence that the student was responsible for the vandalism. "

El fiscal presentó pruebas de que el estudiante era responsable del vandalismo.

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scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

Beca

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "

Mi hermana menor recibió una beca para asistir a la universidad.