insiste
“insiste” means “insists” in Spanish (He/She/You (formal) insists).
insists, insist!
Also: persists, demands repeatedly
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Mi hermano insiste en usar mi coche.
A2My brother insists on using my car.
Si el cliente insiste, tendremos que darle un descuento.
B1If the client insists, we will have to give him a discount.
¡Insiste! No dejes que te digan que no.
B1Insist! Don't let them tell you no.
Usted insiste demasiado en ese punto.
B2You (formal) insist too much on that point.
Indicative
Present
Preterite
Imperfect
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'insiste' to mean 'She insists'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *insistere*, which meant 'to stand upon' or 'to tread upon,' which evolved to mean 'to dwell upon a subject' or 'to persist.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'insiste' the same as 'insista'?
No. 'Insiste' is the form used for 'he/she/you formal insists' (present tense) and the informal command 'Insist!'. 'Insista' is used for the formal command 'Insist!' (for 'usted') or when the verb is in the special form used for wishes and doubts (subjunctive).
Can I use 'insiste' without 'en'?
In standard Spanish, you should always use 'en' (on/in) after 'insiste' when specifying what is being insisted upon. For example, 'Insiste en la respuesta' (He insists on the answer).