Italian Word · Intermediate
perseverare
to persevere
Pronunciation: per-seh-veh-RAH-reh
Meaning
To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.
Example
È importante perseverare nei momenti difficili.
It's important to persevere in difficult times.
Practice tips
- Practice perseverare out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.