Tenaces (en. Tenacious)

/te'nases/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows great determination and resilience in the face of difficulties.
He is a tenacious person who never gives up.
Es una persona tenaz que nunca se rinde.
It refers to something that remains firm without yielding.
The tenacity of the project was admirable.
La tenacidad del proyecto fue admirable.
Related to persistence in achieving a goal.
His tenacity led him to success.
Su tenacidad lo llevó al éxito.

Etymology

From Latin 'tenax', which means 'tenacious, firm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

One must not give up
It means that one must continue to fight despite difficulties.
No hay que rendirse
Admirable tenacity
It refers to a positive quality of someone who doesn't stop in the face of obstacles.
Tenacidad admirable
With tenacity
To act with firmness and perseverance in what one does.
Con tenacidad

Related Words

tenacity
Quality of being tenacious; firmness in executing something.
tenacidad
persistence
Quality of being persistent; resistance to giving up or changing a determination.
persistencia
determination
Firm and clear decision about something.
determinación

Slang Meanings

Tenacious as a rock
That boy is as tenacious as a rock, nothing stops him.
Ese chico es tenaz como una roca, nada lo detiene.
I will not give up
I always say that I am tenacious, I will not give up.
Siempre digo que soy tenaz, no me rendiré.