Spanish Conversation · Level 144
44 words
Spanish word
perseverancia
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾseβeˈɾanθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounperseverance
Example
Para aprender un idioma se necesita perseverancia.
To learn a language you need perseverance.
More examples
Con tareas diarias y perseverancia, lograrás mejorar.
With daily tasks and perseverance, you will manage to improve.
Core concept
Steady effort despite setbacks.
Common phrases
tener perseverancia
have perseverance
mostrar perseverancia
show perseverance
falta de perseverancia
lack of perseverance
Similar words
persistencia: Continuing action or effort despite obstacles or difficulties.
constancia: Maintaining the same practice or routine consistently over time.
empeño: Intense, focused effort to accomplish a specific task.
determinación: Firm resolve to carry out a decided course of action.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad de seguir insistiendo con paciencia y constancia pese a las dificultades.
Word origin
From Latin perseverantia, from perseverare 'to persist' (per- 'through' + severus 'serious'), it denotes continued firmness of purpose.
Usage tips
- In conversation Spanish speakers often prefer ser perseverante or the phrase no rendirse rather than decir tener perseverancia.
Opposites
- abandonoabandonmentnoun
- desistimientogiving upnoun
Related words
- perseverarpersevereverb
- perseveranteperseveringadjective