was pursuing, was chasing, was persecuting
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | perseguia | — |
| Third | perseguia | — |
O camundongo corajoso perseguia o gato.
The brave mouse was chasing the cat.
Nosso instrutor militar a perseguia depois.
Our military instructor chased her afterward.
— O Espelho (1975)
Ontem à noite, ela matou um policial que a perseguia.
Last night, she killed a police officer who was chasing her.
— O Tigre e o Dragão (2000)