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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