continue chasing

[kənˈtɪnjuː ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ]
verb phrase
continuar perseguindo
1. to keep pursuing someone or something without stopping
The police decided to continue chasing the suspect through the city.
A polícia decidiu continuar perseguindo o suspeito pela cidade.
2. to persistently pursue a goal, dream, or aspiration
She chose to continue chasing her dreams despite the obstacles.
Ela escolheu continuar perseguindo seus sonhos apesar dos obstáculos.
3. to maintain the act of pursuing romantically or for attention
He couldn't help but continue chasing after her even though she wasn't interested.
Ele não conseguia deixar de continuar atrás dela, mesmo que ela não estivesse interessada.
In Brazilian culture, 'continuar perseguindo' is commonly used both literally (law enforcement contexts) and metaphorically (pursuing goals, dreams, or romantic interests). The phrase reflects the cultural value of persistence and determination. In American English, 'continue chasing' often appears in motivational contexts about pursuing dreams, while in Portugal, the grammatical structure differs with the preposition 'a' being inserted before the infinitive verb.
NYC Slang
keep it pushin' / stay on the grind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
keep pursuingkeep chasingpursue relentlesslygo on chasingmaintain pursuit
Antonyms / Antônimos
stop chasingabandon pursuitgive upcease pursuitlet go

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
continuar perseguindo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
continuar atrás de
colloquial variant, more casual
São Paulo
continuar perseguindo / continuar na caça
both formal and informal usage
Portugal
continuar a perseguir
European Portuguese uses 'a' before infinitive

Related Words

pursuechasefollowhuntperseverepersistencerelentless

Related Idioms & Phrases

chase one's tail
wild goose chase
chase dreams
the thrill of the chase
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