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persistent attempt
[/pərˈsɪstənt əˈtɛmpt/]
noun phrase
pl: persistent attempts
tentativa persistente
1.
A continuous or repeated effort to achieve something despite difficulties or failures
Her persistent attempt to learn the language finally paid off after three years.
Sua tentativa persistente de aprender o idioma finalmente deu resultado após três anos.
2.
An unwavering effort that continues over time without giving up
Through persistent attempts, he managed to secure funding for his startup.
Através de tentativas persistentes, ele conseguiu garantir financiamento para sua startup.
Synonyms
relentless effort
continuous effort
sustained attempt
determined effort
unwavering endeavor
Antonyms
half-hearted attempt
fleeting effort
abandoned attempt
casual try
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentativa persistente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tentativa persistente / esforço constante
Both terms widely used in business contexts
Portugal
tentativa persistente / esforço continuado
Preferred formal term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep trying against the odds
never say die
stick to it
persevere through thick and thin
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