Forgetting the Preposition

Using the Wrong Command Form

In Spanish, the verb 'insistir' almost always needs the little word 'en' (on/in) before the thing or action that is being insisted upon. Think of it as 'to insist *on* something'.

The Necessary 'en'

'Insiste' is used for three different people: 'él,' 'ella,' and 'usted' (the formal 'you'). It means 'He/She/You insists' and describes an action happening right now or habitually.

Present Tense Uses

'Insistir' implies a level of firmness. Use it when someone is being stubborn or asking repeatedly. For a simple request, use 'pedir' (to ask).

Polite vs. Firm

A very common verb form used to talk about someone demanding something repeatedly or refusing to give up.

'Insiste' is a conjugation of the verb 'insistir' (to insist/persist). It means 'he/she/you insists' or serves as the informal command 'Insist!'. Learn its uses, grammar, and required preposition 'en'.

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indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

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subjunctive

present

imperfect

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