insist

[ɪnˈsɪst]

verb

insistir

1. to demand something forcefully and persistently

She insists on having her own way.

Ela insiste em ter seu próprio caminho.

2. to state something firmly and repeatedly, especially when others doubt it

He insists that he didn't steal the money.

Ele insiste que não roubou o dinheiro.

3. to require as a necessary condition

The teacher insists on punctuality.

O professor insiste na pontualidade.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

insistir

Most common usage, standard Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

insistir

Standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

insistir

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

insistir

Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

insist on having one's way

insist upon a point

insist on the facts

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