persigues

Persigues is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb perseguir, meaning “you pursue” or “you chase.” The verb describes pursuing a person, goal, object, or ambition and is used across Spanish-speaking regions.

Etymology and forms: perseguir comes from the Latin persequi, formed from per- (through, thoroughly) and sequi (to follow). In the present indicative, perseguir exhibits a stem change: most forms use the persig- stem, while the nosotros and vosotros forms keep the longer persegu- stem. The full present tense is: yo persigo, tú persigues, él persigue, nosotros perseguimos, vosotros perseguís, ellos persiguen.

Usage: persigues appears in everyday speech to express ongoing or habitual pursuit. It is typically followed by a direct object or by a noun phrase indicating what is being pursued, for example: “Tú persigues tus metas con determinación” or “El equipo persigue la victoria.” The verb can also appear in compound tenses and be used with different pronouns and forms, as in “¿Qué persigues?” or “Ella persigue a su objetivo.”

See also: perseguir, related noun persecución and related verbs of pursuit. In usage, persigues shares semantic field with verbs such as buscar, intentar, and seguir, but it emphasizes active pursuit over mere examination or following.