insistence

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BrE /ˈɪnsəstəns/ AmE /ˈɪnsəstəns/

noun en → es

1 PERSISTENCE [uncountable] B1

the quality of being very determined to do something or get what you want, even when other people disagree with you

perseverancia, insistencia

  • insistence on doing sth

Collocations insistence on a point · insistence on one's rights

  • He showed great insistence in pursuing his career.

    Mostró una gran insistencia en seguir su carrera.

2 DEMAND [uncountable] B1

the act of demanding something or the fact that someone demands something

demanda, exigencia

  • insistence on doing sth

Collocations insistence on payment · insistence on a deadline

  • There was an insistence on immediate payment.

    Hubo una exigencia de pago inmediato.