perseguido
“perseguido” means “persecuted” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
persecuted, chased
Also: pursued, hunted
📝 In Action
El hombre se siente perseguido por la policía.
A2The man feels pursued by the police.
Es un escritor perseguido por sus ideas políticas.
B1He is a writer persecuted for his political ideas.
El animal perseguido logró esconderse en la cueva.
B2The chased animal managed to hide in the cave.
victim of persecution, fugitive
📝 In Action
Los perseguidos políticos cruzaron la frontera.
B2The political victims of persecution crossed the border.
La organización ayuda a los perseguidos en todo el mundo.
C1The organization helps persecuted people throughout the world.
El perseguido no tiene donde dormir.
B1The fugitive has nowhere to sleep.
chased
📝 In Action
He perseguido mis sueños toda mi vida.
A2I have pursued my dreams all my life.
Ellos han perseguido al ladrón por tres calles.
A2They have chased the thief for three blocks.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'persequi', which means 'to follow closely' or 'to pursue until the end'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'perseguido' be used for animals?
Yes! You can use it for a cat chasing a mouse or a hunter chasing a deer.
Does it always mean something bad?
Usually, yes. It implies being followed against your will or being harassed. However, it can be used positively in 'perseguido por el éxito' (chased by success), though this is more poetic.
What's the difference between 'perseguido' and 'acosado'?
'Perseguido' usually involves a physical chase or political targeting, while 'acosado' (harassed) is more about constant, annoying, or threatening attention.