Empecinado (en. Stubborn)

/em.pe.θiˈna.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Refers to a person who shows firmness and stubbornness in their decisions.

Example Sentence: He is very stubborn and does not yield to others' opinions.

Es muy empecinado y no cede ante las opiniones de los demás.

Definition: Describes someone who persistently holds on to an idea or project obstinately.

Example Sentence: His stubborn desire to win the race led him to train tirelessly.

Su empecinado deseo de ganar la carrera lo llevó a entrenar sin descanso.

Definition: Indicates an attitude of tenacious resistance in the face of adversity.

Example Sentence: Despite the difficulties, he remained stubborn in achieving his goal.

A pesar de las dificultades, seguía empecinado en lograr su objetivo.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb 'empecinar', which means to be obstinate or stubborn.

Common Phrase: to be stubborn about something

Common Phrase Meaning: It means to be determined to achieve something obstinately.

estar empecinado en algo

Common Phrase: to be as stubborn as a mule

Common Phrase Meaning: Refers to a person who is very stubborn or resistant to changing their opinion.

ser empecinado como una mula

Related Word: stubbornness

Related Word Description: The action of being obstinate or firmly maintaining an idea.

empecinamiento

Related Word: obstinacy

Related Word Description: The attitude of staying firm in an initial opinion.

obstinación

Slang Meaning: To be very headstrong

Slang Example: You can't convince him, he is very headstrong.

No puedes convencerlo, es muy cabezón.

Slang Meaning: To have a strong will

Slang Example: He always has a strong will about his ideas; there's no way to change his mind.

Siempre tiene un beto con sus ideas, no hay manera de cambiarle la opinión.