pursue

dedicarse a, seguir

Dedicar tiempo y esfuerzo a un trabajo, unos estudios o una afición.

En inglés sencillo: To spend time and effort on a job, course of study, or interest.

• She wants to pursue a career in nursing.
• He pursued his interest in painting after retirement.
• Are you planning to pursue further studies?

Sinónimos: follow, engage in

Expresiones frecuentes: pursue a career, pursue an interest, pursue further studies, pursue a hobby

perseguir, buscar

Intentar lograr u obtener algo que se desea.

En inglés sencillo: To try to achieve or obtain something you want.

• You should pursue your dreams.
• The government pursued a policy of lower taxes.
• They are pursuing justice for the victims.

Sinónimos: seek, strive for, aim for

Expresiones frecuentes: pursue a goal, pursue a dream, pursue an ambition, pursue justice

perseguir, ir tras

Seguir a alguien o algo para atraparlo o conseguirlo.

En inglés sencillo: To go after someone or something in order to catch or obtain them.

• The police pursued the thief.
• A dog was pursuing a rabbit across the field.
• She pursued every opportunity to work abroad.

Sinónimos: go after, chase

Expresiones frecuentes: pursue a suspect, pursue someone, pursue an opportunity, pursue a thief