perseverancia

/peɾ.se.βeˈɾan.θja/
perseverance

La perseverancia es clave para alcanzar cualquier meta.

Perseverance is key to achieving any goal.


neutral

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Su perseverancia en el estudio le permitió aprobar el examen.

His perseverance in studying allowed him to pass the exam.

La empresa valora la perseverancia de sus empleados.

The company values the perseverance of its employees.

Often used in motivational contexts or to describe long-term effort.

Pro Tip

Use in motivational contexts

Perseverancia is often paired with phrases like 'clave para el éxito' (key to success) or 'sin importar las dificultades' (regardless of difficulties).

Gold Rule

Avoid confusion with 'perseverar'

'Perseverancia' is the noun form, while 'perseverar' is the verb. Example: 'Él persevera en sus estudios' (He perseveres in his studies).

Word Origin

From Latin *perseverantia*, derived from *perseverare* (to persist), composed of *per-* (thoroughly) + *severus* (serious, strict).

Usage Notes

Common in both formal and informal contexts, especially in educational, professional, or personal growth discussions.

Word Breakdown

per-
thoroughly, completely
prefix
+
-sever-
serious, strict
root
+
-ancia
abstract noun suffix
suffix
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