persistent
gb/pɚsˈɪstənt/ us/pɚsˈɪstənt/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
tartós, makacs, kitartó, rámenős, tolakodó, zaklató, perzisztens
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
persistent [problem/symptom/feeling/noise]
She went to the doctor because of a persistent cough that had lasted for three weeks.
A három hete tartó makacs köhögése miatt elment az orvoshoz.
The company has struggled with persistent financial problems since the crisis.
A vállalat a válság óta tartós pénzügyi problémákkal küzd.
There was a persistent smell of smoke in the hallway after the fire.
Despite the sunshine, a persistent wind made it feel cold all day.
Persistent rumors about a merger caused employees to worry about their jobs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have had a persistent cough for many days.
Sok napja makacs köhögésem van.
We are trying to solve a persistent problem at work.
A munkahelyen egy régóta fennálló problémát próbálunk megoldani.
There is a persistent noise from the street at night.
He feels persistent pain in his back.
The city has a persistent traffic problem.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "persistent" with "permanent". "Persistent" means something continues for a long time but may stop later, while "permanent" means it will not change or end. Learners also sometimes say "a persistence cough" instead of the correct "a persistent cough".
Significado
continuing for a long time
Colocaciones
persistent cough
|persistent problem
|persistent pain
|persistent headache
|persistent rumors
|persistent noise
Sinónimos
continuous (Emphasizes something happening without breaks; slightly more formal and technical.)
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lasting (General word for continuing over time, often neutral or positive, while "persistent" can more often sound negative.)
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constant (Stresses that something is always present; can sound slightly stronger than "persistent".)
Antónimos
temporary (Describes something that exists or happens only for a short time, the opposite of long-lasting.)
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short-lived (Emphasizes that something ends quickly instead of continuing.)
Temas
daily life
|health
|weather
|work
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Lasting for a long time and not going away or stopping.
Continuing to exist or happen for a long time, especially longer than usual or expected, and not easily stopping or disappearing.
B2
2
kitartó
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is persistent (in [doing something])
She was very persistent and called the office every day until she got an interview.
Nagyon kitartó volt, és minden nap felhívta az irodát, amíg be nem hívták interjúra.
You have to be persistent if you want to learn a new language well.
Kitartónak kell lenned, ha jól meg akarsz tanulni egy új nyelvet.
His persistent efforts finally paid off when the project was approved.
The journalist was persistent in asking tough questions about the policy.
A persistent attitude is often the key to success in sales.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
If you want this job, you must be persistent.
Ha ezt az állást akarod, kitartónak kell lenned.
He is very persistent and does not stop when it is hard.
Nagyon kitartó, és nem adja fel, amikor nehéz.
My teacher says I should be persistent and keep studying every day.
She is persistent in her practice and plays the piano every morning.
They were persistent and finally finished the big task.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say "I am persistent to do it". The natural patterns are "I am persistent" or "I am persistent in doing it" or "I persist in doing it". Also, learners may not realize that this sense can be positive or neutral, depending on context.
Significado
not giving up easily
Colocaciones
a persistent person
|persistent efforts
|persistent attempts
|be persistent
|remain persistent
Sinónimos
determined (Focuses on strong will and clear decision; "persistent" focuses more on the repeated action over time.)
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persevering (Very close in meaning, but slightly more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Antónimos
easily discouraged (Describes someone who stops trying quickly when things become difficult.)
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giving up (Describes the opposite behavior of stopping attempts instead of continuing.)
Temas
personality
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not giving up and keeping trying, even when it is hard or takes a long time.
Describing a person or behavior that continues to try to achieve something despite difficulty, delay, or failure.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
persistent [caller/salesperson/beggar/questioning]
We blocked the number after receiving several calls from a persistent telemarketer.
Letiltottuk a számot, miután egy rámenős telefonos értékesítő többször is felhívott minket.
The reporter was so persistent that the actor finally walked away from the interview.
Az újságíró annyira rámenős volt, hogy a színész végül otthagyta az interjút.
Persistent spam emails kept filling up my inbox.
Despite her polite refusals, the persistent salesman would not leave the store.
He found the landlord's persistent questioning about his private life very uncomfortable.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
A persistent salesman followed me around the shop.
Egy rámenős eladó követett a boltban.
We keep getting persistent calls from the same number.
Folyton ugyanarról a számról kapunk zaklató hívásokat.
She said no, but the man was persistent and kept asking.
Persistent spam messages come to my phone every day.
The reporter was too persistent and made the singer angry.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "persistent" is always positive because it can mean "hard-working". In this sense, it is usually negative or critical, suggesting that someone does not respect another persons wishes or limits.
Significado
annoyingly refusing to stop
Colocaciones
persistent caller
|persistent salesman
|persistent beggar
|persistent harassment
|persistent spam
Sinónimos
insistent (Stresses strongly and repeatedly asking or demanding something; often slightly more formal.)
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pushy (Informal and clearly negative, suggesting rude pressure or lack of respect for others' limits.)
Antónimos
restrained (Describes someone who holds back and does not keep pushing or bothering others.)
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respectful (Emphasizes stopping or backing off when the other person does not want something.)
Temas
social
|emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Continuing to do something again and again in a way that bothers other people.
Continuing to behave in a way that is unwanted or annoying, especially by asking or pressing for something again and again.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
perzisztens
C1
tartós
B2
Patrón de uso:
persistent [data/storage/settings/connection]
Usernames and passwords are stored as persistent data in the database.
A felhasználóneveket és jelszavakat perzisztens adatként tárolják az adatbázisban.
The app uses persistent storage so your settings are saved between sessions.
Az alkalmazás tartós tárolást használ, így a beállításaid a munkamenetek között is megmaradnak.
For security reasons, we avoid using persistent cookies to track visitors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The program saves your work as persistent data.
A program perzisztens adatként menti a munkádat.
These settings are persistent, so you do not have to change them every time.
Ezek a beállítások perzisztensek, ezért nem kell őket minden alkalommal újra beállítanod.
A persistent cookie stays on your computer after you close the browser.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that this is a special technical meaning used mainly in computing, not in everyday speech.
Significado
remaining stored over time (computing)
Colocaciones
persistent data
|persistent storage
|persistent cookie
|persistent connection
|persistent session
Sinónimos
non-volatile (Technical term mainly used for hardware memory that does not lose data when power is off.)
Antónimos
temporary (Refers to data that is kept only for a short time, such as during one program run or session.)
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volatile (Technical term for memory that loses data when power is removed.)
Temas
technology
|computing
|science
Definición
Used in computing to mean that data or settings stay saved and can still be used later, even after the program or device stops.
In computing, describing data, settings, or connections that continue to exist and remain accessible after the program using them has ended or the device has been turned off.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
persistent
AFI
GB/pɚsˈɪstənt/
US/pɚsˈɪstənt/
Sílabas y acento
per - sist - ent (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: persistent
Familia de palabras
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
temporary
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
perseverance
noun B1
persevere
verb B2
Expresiones
be persistent
1/bˈi pɚsˈɪstənt/
fixed phrase
keep trying, dont give up
To keep trying again and again and not stop, even when something is difficult.
Ejemplos
- If you want to improve your English, be persistent and practice every day.
- My coach told me to be persistent and not give up after one failure.
persistent cough
1/pɚsˈɪstənt kˈɔf/
fixed phrase
a cough that will not go away
A cough that lasts for a long time and does not stop, often a sign that you should see a doctor.
Ejemplos
- If you have a persistent cough for more than two weeks, you should see a doctor.
- Her persistent cough kept everyone awake at night.
persistent organic pollutant
1/pɚsˈɪstənt ɔɹɡˈænɪk pəlˈutənt/
fixed phrase
technical
long-lasting toxic environmental chemical
A harmful chemical that does not break down easily in nature and can stay in water, soil, and animals for many years.
Ejemplos
- Persistent organic pollutants can travel long distances and affect regions far from where they were used.
- Many countries have agreed to limit the use of persistent organic pollutants because of their dangers to health.
persistent pain
1/pɚsˈɪstənt pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
pain that continues for a long time
Pain that stays for a long period and does not stop, or comes back again and again.
Ejemplos
- She went back to the clinic because of persistent pain in her knee.
- Persistent pain in the chest can be a serious medical warning.
persistent vegetative state
1/pɚsˈɪstənt vˌɛd͡ʒətˈeɪtɪv stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
long-term state of unawareness
A serious medical condition where a person is alive and may open their eyes and move, but is not aware of themselves or other people for a long time.
Ejemplos
- The patient remained in a persistent vegetative state for several years after the accident.
- Doctors explained that people in a persistent vegetative state may never fully recover.