perseverancia
/peɾsebeˈɾanθja/feminine
The English phrase 'perseverance' is translated into Spanish as perseverancia.
perseverancia refers to the persistent determination to adhere to a course of action. Insistence (noun).
Meaning: persistent determination to adhere to a course of action, insistence (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la perseverancia). The related verb form is perseverar.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾsebeˈɾanθja/
Did you know?
- The verb perseverar is sometimes used ironically to describe someone who is stubbornly clinging to a mistake or a bad habit rather than a virtue.
- In Spanish, there is a subtle but important distinction between perseverancia and constancia. While perseverancia focuses on overcoming obstacles to reach a goal, constancia emphasizes the steady and rhythmic habit of doing something without stopping.
- In Spanish, the phrase perseverancia en la fe is frequently used in religious contexts to describe the spiritual strength required to maintain one's beliefs throughout a lifetime.
Examples in context
- Me sorprendió su perseverancia.I was surprised by his perseverance.This sentence shows how to express being surprised by someone's perseverancia.Tatoeba #797253 by U2FS, translation #403319 by CK
- No hay éxito sin perseverancia.There's no success without perseverance.This sentence expresses the idea that success requires perseverancia.Tatoeba #10245965 by Seael, translation #606878 by baisong
- La perseverancia, como usted sabe, es la llave al éxito.Perseverance, as you know, is the key to success.This sentence uses perseverancia to describe the key to success.Tatoeba #2144266 by marcelostockle, translation #281975 by Zifre
- Admiro tu perseverancia en completar este proyectoI admire your perseverance in completing this project
- Su tenacidad en lograr sus metas es admirableHis tenacity in achieving his goals is admirable
- El éxito requiere constancia y trabajo duroSuccess requires perseverance and hard work
- No te rindas, sigue con persistenciaDon't give up, keep going with perseverance
- Su tesón le permitió superar todos los obstáculosHis perseverance allowed him to overcome all obstacles
- Con empeño y dedicación, lograrás tus sueñosWith perseverance and dedication, you will achieve your dreams
- Ella demostró una gran perseveranciaShe showed great perseverance
- Ellos tienen una inquebrantable tenacidadThey have unyielding perseverance
- La perseverancia es clave para alcanzar el éxitoPerseverance is key to achieving success
- Con tenacidad y esfuerzo, lograrás tus metasWith tenacity and effort, you will achieve your goals
- Nunca te rindas, la perseverancia es la clave del éxitoNever give up, perseverance is the key to success
- La perseverancia te llevará más lejos de lo que nunca imaginastePerseverance will take you further than you ever imagined
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a difficult work assignment.
- MaríaEste trabajo es muy difícil, Daniel.This work is very difficult, Daniel.
- DanielLo sé, pero necesitamos perseverancia.I know, but we need perseverance.
- MaríaTienes razón, tu perseverancia me motiva.You are right, your perseverance motivates me.
- DanielSigamos adelante con calma.Let's move forward calmly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “perseverance” translations and entries perseverancia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
