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No. 3,565 in Spanish

insiste

"Insiste" means "insists" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ella insiste en visitar ese museo a pesar de la lluvia.

    She insists on visiting that museum despite the rain.

    In this sentence, 'insiste' is used to imply a firm decision or persistence of the subject in doing a specific action, which is visiting the museum.

  • El maestro insiste en que los estudiantes completen las tareas a tiempo.

    The teacher insists that the students complete their tasks on time.

    Here, 'insiste' denotes a demand or requirement being emphasized by the teacher, directed toward the students to adhere to timely task completion.

  • Mi amigo siempre insiste en pagar la cuenta cuando salimos juntos.

    My friend always insists on paying the bill when we go out together.

    In this example, 'insiste' illustrates a habit or consistent effort by the friend to assume responsibility, showcasing courtesy or preference in action.

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