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A determined fox running quickly across a grassy field, chasing a small white rabbit that is running just ahead of it.

perseguir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

perseguirto chase

B1irregular (e>i stem change and g>gu orthographic change) -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

Use 'persigue' (tú) or 'persiga' (usted) to tell someone to go after something.

perseguir Affirmative Imperative Forms

persigue
ustedpersiga
nosotrospersigamos
vosotrosperseguid
ustedespersigan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use commands to encourage someone to follow their dreams or to literally tell someone to chase a person or object.

Notes on perseguir in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form uses the present indicative 'él' form (persigue). The other forms (usted, nosotros, ustedes) use the subjunctive stem (persig-).

Example Sentences

  • ¡Persigue tus sueños, no te rindas!

    Pursue your dreams, don't give up!

  • Persiga a ese hombre, ¡se llevó mi bolso!

    Chase that man, he took my bag!

    usted

  • Persigamos la paz en el mundo.

    Let's pursue peace in the world.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: persiga (for tú)

    Correct: persigue

    Why: The affirmative 'tú' command is usually the same as the present indicative 'he/she' form, not the subjunctive.

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