persistir

Senses

1. 1.

   to persist, to persevere

   to continue firmly in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition

2. 2.

   to persist, to continue

   to continue to exist or endure over time (used for conditions, symptoms, or situations)

3. 3.

   to insist on

   to maintain a position or keep doing something stubbornly

Examples

• "Se os sintomas persistirem, procure um médico."

  If the symptoms persist, see a doctor.

• "Ele persistiu nos estudos e conseguiu passar no vestibular."

  He persevered in his studies and managed to pass the entrance exam.

• "A chuva persistiu durante toda a semana."

  The rain continued throughout the entire week.

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition "em" (persistir em fazer algo = to persist in doing something). The phrase "se os sintomas persistirem" is ubiquitous in Brazilian medicine packaging and advertisements. Can have either a positive connotation (determination, perseverance) or neutral (continuation of a state).