This is the 11657th most frequent Portuguese word.
persegue
"Persegue" means "pursues" or "chases."
The word 'persegue' is used actively, depicting the action of pursuing someone in a physical sense.
O detetive persegue o suspeito para descobrir a verdade.
The detective pursues the suspect to uncover the truth.
In this sentence, 'persegue' conveys the figurative meaning of actively trying to achieve aspirations or goals.
Ele persegue seus sonhos com determinação.
He pursues his dreams with determination.
Here, 'persegue' describes a literal and playful pursuit of an object.