desiste

desiste

"Desiste" means "gives up" or "quits" in English.

Here, 'desiste' is an indicative present tense, third person singular verb meaning 'gives up', expressing the subject's tendency in a situation.

Ela desiste facilmente quando enfrenta desafios.

She gives up easily when facing challenges.

In this example, 'desiste' is used as a negative imperative, instructing the listener not to give up.

Não desiste dos seus sonhos, pois você tem potencial.

Do not give up on your dreams, because you have potential.

Here, 'desiste' appears in a hypothetical conditional clause, discussing the potential action of the third person singular subject.

Se ele desiste, todos os seus esforços terão sido em vão.

If he gives up, all his efforts will have been in vain.