How to Say "chased" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chased” is “perseguido” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El hombre se siente perseguido por la policía.
The man feels pursued by the police.
Es un escritor perseguido por sus ideas políticas.
He is a writer persecuted for his political ideas.
El animal perseguido logró esconderse en la cueva.
The chased animal managed to hide in the cave.
Word Endings Change
This word acts like a description. If you are describing a woman or a feminine object, change the ending to 'perseguida'. For groups, use 'perseguidos' or 'perseguidas'.
The Person Receiving the Action
This word describes the one who is being followed, not the one doing the chasing. It focuses on the victim or the target.
Confusion with the 'Chaser'
Mistake: “El policía es perseguido.”
Correction: El policía es el perseguidor (the chaser). Use 'perseguido' for the person the police are looking for.
Other Meanings of “perseguido”
“perseguido” can also mean:
- used with 'have' (haber) to show completed action(A2)
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