el terco
stubborn
Persona que no cambia de opinión fácilmente y sigue pensando o haciendo lo mismo aunque le digan lo contrario.
Word: terco
Meaning:
The Spanish adjective "terco" describes a person or attitude that is very stubborn or obstinate. It refers to someone who is unwilling to change their opinion, behavior, or decision, even when there are good reasons to do so.
In detail:
- "Terco" comes from Latin tercus, meaning "stubborn".
- It can describe both people and sometimes animals who show persistent refusal to change or yield.
- It is generally used with a negative connotation, implying unreasonable or stubborn behavior.
Synonyms:
- testarudo
- obstinado
- cabezota (colloquial)
- tozudo
Antonyms:
- flexible
- razonable
- complaciente
- accesible
Example in sentences:
-
Él es muy terco; nunca escucha consejos.
(He is very stubborn; he never listens to advice.) -
A veces, ser un poco terco ayuda a mantener las convicciones.
(Sometimes, being a bit stubborn helps to maintain convictions.)
Note: "Terco" is commonly masculine in form; the feminine form is "terca". Both are used equally to describe males and females respectively.
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Examples
Mi perro es muy terco cuando no quiere salir a caminar.adjective
My dog is very stubborn when he doesn't want to go for a walk.
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