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    Obstinado (en. Stubborn)

    /obs.ti'na.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That maintains an idea, belief, or attitude firmly and without yielding.
    He is obstinate in his decision not to attend the meeting.
    Es obstinado en su decisión de no asistir a la reunión.
    That persists in a mistake or in an opinion that is incorrect.
    Despite the evidence, he remains stubborn in his point of view.
    A pesar de las evidencias, sigue obstinado en su punto de vista.
    That refuses to change their mind or behavior.
    His obstinate refusal to cooperate generated conflicts.
    Su obstinada negativa a colaborar generó conflictos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'obstinatus', which means 'firm, determined'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubborn as a mule
    It is used to describe someone who is extremely stubborn.
    obstinado como una mula
    stubborn in his error
    Refers to a person who clings to a mistake despite the evidence.
    obstinado en su error
    being obstinate is not a virtue
    Indicates that obstinacy often does not bring about positive results.
    ser obstinado no es virtud

    Related Words

    stubbornness
    Attitude of being stubborn or obstinate.
    terquedad
    persistence
    The quality of remaining firm in an idea or action.
    persistencia
    tenacity
    Ability to maintain firmness in decisions or actions.
    tenacidad

    Slang Meanings

    Hard-headed
    Don't be hard-headed and listen to others.
    No seas cabezón y escucha a los demás.
    Mule
    He's so mule-headed with his decision that there's no way to change his mind.
    Está tan mula con su decisión que no hay forma de cambiarle la idea.