persists in
[pərˈsɪsts ɪn]
verb phrase
insiste em, persiste em, continua a
1. to continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition
She persists in her belief that she is right.
Ela insiste em sua crença de que está certa.
2. to remain or continue to exist; to endure
The problem persists in affecting our operations.
O problema continua a afetar nossas operações.
3. to refuse to stop doing something despite being asked or urged to do so
He persists in calling me after I asked him to stop.
Ele continua ligando para mim mesmo depois que pedi para parar.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'persists in' conveys determination and stubbornness. In Brazilian culture, the phrase 'insiste em' is often used to describe someone who won't accept 'no' for an answer, reflecting values around persistence and determination in personal relationships and business dealings.
NYC Slang
keeps at it, won't let it go
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