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How to Say "striving for" in Spanish

The Spanish word forstriving foris persiguiendoB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
Verb (Gerund)B1
ambition
A storybook illustration of a person hiking up a winding path, focused on a small, shiny golden trophy visible far away on the top of a mountain, symbolizing pursuing a goal.

Examples

Ella lleva años persiguiendo su sueño de convertirse en escritora.

She has been pursuing her dream of becoming a writer for years.

¿Qué estás persiguiendo en tu vida profesional ahora mismo?

What are you pursuing in your professional life right now?

Use with 'Llevar'

When describing an action that started in the past and is still happening, use 'llevar' + time + 'persiguiendo': 'Lleva un mes persiguiendo ese contrato' (He has been pursuing that contract for a month).

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