Apinado (en. Obstinately self-assertive)

/ˌapinoˈda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Like a person who has a strong opinion and is not easily swayed.

He is apinado in his decision even though many are against it.

Siya ay apinado sa kanyang desisyon kahit na marami ang kontra dito.

Often indicates being determined and stubborn.

The apinado child does not listen to his parents' advice.

Ang apinado na bata ay hindi nakikinig sa payo ng kanyang mga magulang.

derived from the Spanish word 'apinar'

stubborn in his opinion

remaining steadfast in one's viewpoint.

apinado sa kanyang opinyon

disobedience

The act of not following orders or advice.

pagsuway

determined

Having an unwavering goal.

determinado

arrogant

Wow, Mark is so full of himself, he thinks he's a celebrity.

Grabe, ang apinado naman ni Mark, akala niya sikat na sikat siya.

bragging in stories

He was telling stories that weren't true, he's really showing off.

Nagkwento siya ng mga bagay na hindi totoo, talagang apinado siya.

over-confident

He's so conceited even though he's not that good.

Yung apinado na apinado siya kahit na hindi siya ganun kagaling.