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    Porfía (en. Obstinacy)

    /porˈfia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Insistence or stubbornness on a matter.
    His insistence on getting the job was admirable.
    Su porfía para conseguir el trabajo fue admirable.
    Obstinate attitude in the face of reasons or arguments.
    Despite the warnings, his stubbornness led him to failure.
    A pesar de las advertencias, su porfía lo llevó al fracaso.
    verb
    Persisting in an opinion or intention.
    He insists that his idea is the best.
    Él porfía en que su idea es la mejor.
    Continuing to do something despite obstacles.
    He insists until he achieves his goals.
    Porfía hasta lograr sus metas.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'pati', which means 'to suffer' or 'to endure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    insistence and stubbornness
    Excessive insistence on an idea or behavior.
    porfía y cabezonería
    unreasonable insistence
    Persisting in something without justification.
    porfía sin razón

    Related Words

    stubborn
    One who has stubbornness, obstinate or headstrong.
    porfiado
    to insist
    To act with insistence, to insist on something.
    porfiar

    Slang Meanings

    Stubborn
    You're a stubborn one; you never accept a different idea.
    Eres un porfío, nunca aceptas una idea diferente.
    Hard-headed
    You don't change your mind; you're very stubborn.
    No cambias de opinión, eres muy porfío.