Tenazmente (en. Tenaciously)

/teˈnasmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
With persistence and firmness.
She works tenaciously to achieve her goals.
Ella trabaja tenazmente para alcanzar sus metas.
With an effort that does not easily yield.
He fought tenaciously for his rights.
Luchó tenazmente por sus derechos.
In an obstinate and determined manner.
The students tenaciously defended their ideas.
Los estudiantes defendieron tenazmente sus ideas.

Etymology

Derived from 'tenaz', from Latin 'tenax', meaning persistent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fight tenaciously
To persist in the struggle without giving up.
luchar tenazmente
to work tenaciously
To strive consistently and determinedly in work.
trabajar tenazmente

Related Words

tenaz
Someone who does not easily give up.
tenaz
perseverance
The quality of staying firm in an attitude or purpose.
perseverancia
obstinacy
The firmness in maintaining an attitude, sometimes despite opposition.
obstinación

Slang Meanings

Firm and determined attitude in pursuit of goals.
He always acts tenaciously, never goes with the flow.
Él siempre actúa tenazmente, nunca se deja llevar por la corriente.
Persistence that is sometimes seen as stubbornness.
That tenaciousness can be useful, but it can also be annoying if one doesn't know when to let go.
Esa tenazmente puede ser útil, pero también puede ser molesta si no se sabe cuándo soltar.