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perseverancia
/peɾ.se.βeˈɾan.θja/
perseverance
La perseverancia es clave para alcanzar cualquier meta.
Perseverance is key to achieving any goal.
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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.
Collocations
perseverancia enperseverance incon perseveranciawith perseverance
Antonyms
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
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés