pursuits in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for pursuits in the English»Spanish Dictionary

pursuit [Am pərˈsut, Brit pəˈsjuːt] N

1.1. pursuit U or C:

pursuit (chase)

persecución f

pursuit (in cycling)

carrera f de persecución

pursuit (in cycling)

persecución f

she set off in pursuit of the thief

salió en persecución or a la caza del ladrón

we saw him run past with two guards in hot pursuit

lo vimos pasar corriendo con dos guardias pisándole los talones

they crossed the border in hot pursuit of the insurgents

cruzaron la frontera tras or en pos de los insurgentes

1.2. pursuit U or C (search, striving):

the pursuit of sth the pursuit of happiness

la búsqueda de la felicidad

in the pursuit of her goals

en su lucha por alcanzar sus objetivos

2. pursuit C (pastime, activity):

pursuit

actividad f

her leisure pursuits

sus pasatiempos

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nonacademic pursuits/interests

extracadémico

relentless pursuit

incesante

relentless pursuit

sin tregua

outdoor pursuits Brit

actividades fpl al aire libre

Translations for pursuits in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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escarceos amorosos

amorous pursuits pl

devaneo

idle pursuit

déjate de devaneos

stop dabbling in idle pursuits

carrera de persecución

pursuit race

prosecución

pursuit

la prosecución de un ideal

the pursuit of an ideal

a la siga

in hot pursuit

persecución

pursuit

salieron en persecución del fugitivo

they set off in pursuit of the fugitive

persecución

pursuit

pursuits in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for pursuits in the English»Spanish Dictionary

pursuit [pəˈsju:t, Am pɚˈsu:t] N

1. pursuit (chase):

pursuit

persecución f

to be in pursuit of sth

ir tras algo

to be in pursuit of sth knowledge, happiness

ir en busca de algo

to be in pursuit of sth (hunt)

ir a la caza de algo

to be in hot pursuit of sb

pisar los talones a alguien fig

2. pursuit (activity):

pursuit

actividad f

leisure pursuits

pasatiempos m pl

outdoor pursuits

actividades al aire libre

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relentless pursuit, opposition

implacable

Translations for pursuits in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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prosecución (de un fin)

pursuit

prosecución criminal

pursuit of a criminal

persecución

pursuit

acoso

relentless pursuit

pursuits Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be in pursuit of sth

ir tras algo

to be in pursuit of sth knowledge, happiness

ir en busca de algo

to be in pursuit of sth (hunt)

ir a la caza de algo

to be in hot pursuit of sb

pisar los talones a alguien fig

leisure pursuits

pasatiempos m pl

outdoor pursuits

actividades al aire libre

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The non-governmental organization provides support to young immigrants in their business, artistic and creative pursuits.

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He engaged in mercantile pursuits, farming, real-estate business, and in the manufacture and sale of lumber.

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Bloom argues that commercial pursuits had become more highly valued than love, the philosophic quest for truth, or the civilized pursuits of honor and glory.

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The patrol's air wing and its helicopters routinely assist with manhunts, pursuits and lifesaving emergencies.

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Whatever be his pursuits, his eagerness in them should know no moderation, and leave him no sense of fatigue.

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Until the mid 19th century, the community was characterized by agricultural pursuits.

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She takes on a motherly role due to being the eldest child in a big family, and has little interest in girly pursuits.

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In the higher regions of the canton the population is mainly engaged in pastoral pursuits and cattle-breeding.

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Bushwalking, fishing and some camping are the dominant pursuits for tourists visiting.

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It also houses agricultural pursuits including vineyards, poultry farming chicken coops, and greenhouses.

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