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How to Say "chase" in Spanish

The Spanish word forchaseis persecuciónB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounB1
physical pursuit, often by police
A colorful illustration showing a police officer vigorously chasing a civilian down a street, emphasizing the high-speed pursuit.

Examples

La persecución policial terminó en un callejón sin salida.

The police chase ended in a dead-end alley.

Hubo una intensa persecución a pie después del robo.

There was an intense foot chase after the robbery.

Always Feminine

Remember that 'persecución' always uses feminine words before it (like articles and adjectives): 'una persecución', 'la persecución violenta'.

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