How to Say "insists" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “insists” is “insiste” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermano insiste en usar mi coche.
My brother insists on using my car.
Si el cliente insiste, tendremos que darle un descuento.
If the client insists, we will have to give him a discount.
¡Insiste! No dejes que te digan que no.
Insist! Don't let them tell you no.
The Necessary 'en'
In Spanish, the verb 'insistir' almost always needs the little word 'en' (on/in) before the thing or action that is being insisted upon. Think of it as 'to insist on something'.
Present Tense Uses
'Insiste' is used for three different people: 'él,' 'ella,' and 'usted' (the formal 'you'). It means 'He/She/You insists' and describes an action happening right now or habitually.
Forgetting the Preposition
Mistake: “Ella insiste que vayamos.”
Correction: Ella insiste en que vayamos. (Always include 'en' before the thing or idea being insisted upon.)
Using the Wrong Command Form
Mistake: “Usted, insistes en la oficina.”
Correction: Usted, insista en la oficina. (The formal command for 'usted' is 'insista', not 'insiste'.)
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