How to Say "persecution" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “persecution” is “persecución” — C1 level.

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persecución

nounC1formal

systemic mistreatment or oppression

A storybook illustration depicting a small, sad figure being intimidated by several large, looming, identical shadow figures in a clear, bright space, illustrating oppression.

Examples

La persecución por sus creencias religiosas obligó a muchos a buscar refugio.

The persecution for their religious beliefs forced many to seek refuge.

La historia está llena de ejemplos de persecución política.

History is full of examples of political persecution.

Using the Wrong Preposition

Mistake: “La persecución contra los líderes.”

Correction: La persecución de los líderes. (Use 'de' to introduce the people being persecuted, or 'contra' if you are referring to a fight against the act itself.)

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