they chased, they pursued
Dos detectives persiguieron al sospechoso.
Two detectives pursued the suspect.
La persiguieron y murió en el parque.
They chased her and she died in the park.
— Mystic River (2003)
Muchos chicos persiguieron al conejo.
Many boys chased the rabbit.
Los detectives le persiguieron.
The detectives pursued him.
Los soldados los persiguieron hasta la escuela.
The soldiers chased them to the school.
— Avatar (2009)
Los romanos persiguieron a los cristianos.
The Romans persecuted the Christians.
Ellos persiguieron al hombre para detenerle.
They chased the man to arrest him.
La persiguieron para que no se lo contara a nadie.
They chased her to prevent her from telling anyone.
— Mystic River (2003)