This is the 10932nd most frequent Portuguese word.
insistência
Persistence or insistence.
The word "insistência" here refers to determination and persistence in pursuing a goal.
A insistência dela em aprender novos idiomas é admirável.
Her persistence in learning new languages is admirable.
In this context, "insistência" conveys the act of repeating requests or efforts to achieve something.
Com muita insistência, ele conseguiu que lhe dessem uma oportunidade.
Through much insistence, he managed to get them to give him an opportunity.
Here, "insistência" refers to the act of persistently focusing on a specific issue, potentially causing discomfort.