persistieron

Persistieron is the third-person plural form of the Spanish verb persistir in the pretérito indefinido (preterite). It translates to they persisted or you all persisted, depending on context. The form is used to describe actions or states that were completed in the past, often in narrative or reporting contexts, indicating continued effort, resilience, or endurance.

Etymology and related forms: persistir comes from Latin persistere, from per- “through” + sistere “to stand.” Related forms include persistir (infinitive), persisto, persistes, persiste, persistimos, persistís, persisten. The gerund is persistiendo, and the past participle is persistido. The same verb can appear in different tenses to express ongoing or completed persistence.

Usage notes: persistieron is used when the subject is plural (ellos, ellas, ustedes) and can be followed by en or con to specify what was persisted. For example: “Persistieron en sus estudios a pesar de las dificultades” or “Persistieron con el plan hasta lograr los resultados.” It contrasts with persistió (third-person singular) or with imperfect forms like persistían, which describe ongoing past persistence without a defined endpoint.

Context and nuance: persistir conlleva una connotación de perseverancia ante obstáculos, continuidad y determinación. Se emplea en textos históricos, biográficos, periodísticos y científicos para enfatizar la constancia de un esfuerzo a lo largo de un periodo.