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    Pertinaz (en. Pertinacious)

    /peɾti'nas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That persists in an intense or tenacious way.
    His pertinacious insistence on the topic was exhausting.
    Su pertinaz insistencia en el tema resultó agotadora.
    It refers to a stubborn attitude.
    The pertinacious refusal to accept help showed his pride.
    El pertinaz rechazo a aceptar ayuda mostró su orgullo.
    Difficult to eliminate or eradicate.
    The pertinacious weeds in the garden require constant attention.
    La pertinaz maleza en el jardín requiere atención constante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pertinax', meaning stubborn or tenacious.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubborn as a mule
    It refers to a very obstinate person.
    terco como una mula
    to remain stubborn
    To continue with a decision despite difficulties.
    seguirterco

    Related Words

    persistent
    That persists in an action or attitude.
    persistente
    tenacious
    That has tenacity or firmness.
    tenaz
    obstinate
    That does not change opinion.
    obstinado

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to describe a person who does not yield in their ideas.
    That guy is quite pertinacious, he won't accept that he's wrong.
    Ese tipo es bien pertinaz, no acepta que está equivocado.
    Describes a situation that is not easily resolved.
    The problem is pertinacious, there's no way to solve it quickly.
    El problema es pertinaz, no hay manera de solucionarlo rápido.