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    Terco (en. Stubborn)

    /ˈter.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Showing obstinacy or being unwilling to change one's mind.
    He is very stubborn and never accepts others' advice.
    Es muy terco y nunca acepta los consejos de los demás.
    Persisting in an action or decision without considering other alternatives.
    His stubbornness has brought him problems at work.
    Su terquedad le ha traído problemas en el trabajo.
    Said of a behavior: obstinate or inflexible.
    His stubborn character led him to lose a great opportunity.
    Su terco carácter lo llevó a perder una gran oportunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tercus', which means 'stubborn' or 'obstinate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubborn as a mule
    It refers to someone very obstinate and difficult to convince.
    terco como una mula
    to be stubborn
    It indicates that someone does not easily yield to other opinions or suggestions.
    ser terco
    stubborn in his ideas
    It describes a person who clings strongly to their beliefs or ideals.
    terco en sus ideas

    Related Words

    obstinacy
    Attitude of sticking firmly to an idea or decision despite opposition.
    obstinación
    pigheadedness
    Quality of being stubborn, showing inflexibility in decisions.
    testarudez

    Slang Meanings

    Stubborn to the max
    That guy is stubborn to the max, he doesn't listen to anyone.
    Ese tipo es terco a más no poder, no escucha a nadie.
    Stubborn to the core
    My friend is stubborn to the core, he always wants to do things his way.
    Mi amigo es terco de remate, siempre quiere hacer las cosas a su manera.