English–Spanish
“chase” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾsekuˈθjon/
Example
La policía inició una persecución contra el coche sospechoso.
The police initiated a chase after the suspicious car.
How to say “chase” in Spanish
“Chase” in Spanish is persecución.
A group closing in on an escaping person or animal.
Example sentences with persecución
Durante la dictadura, muchos ciudadanos sufrieron persecución.
During the dictatorship, many citizens suffered persecution.
Tips for using persecución
- When talking about abstract aims, Spanish speakers often use búsqueda or seguimiento rather than persecución, which typically signals a concrete chase.