Palairos (en. Stubborn)

/palaɪros/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who is hard to concede or change their mind.
Marco is really stubborn, even though he knows he is wrong.
Si Marco ay talagang palairos, kahit na alam niyang mali siya.
A trait describing strong principles or refusal to accept alternative opinions.
Elena's stubbornness often causes conflicts with her friends.
Ang pagiging palairos ni Elena ay madalas na nagiging sanhi ng alitan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Etymology

Mula sa isang lokal na salita na tumutukoy sa isang uri ng pag-uugali o katangian.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stubborn person
A person who does not easily change their mind.
Palairos na tao

Related Words

firm
A term meaning not easily bent or influenced.
matigas

Slang Meanings

tough guy or powerful person
Our gang's really palairos, he's always the star in conflicts.
Sobrang palairos ng tropa namin, laging siya ang nagiging bida sa gulo.
a cool or impressive person
The new guy with us is palairos, everyone admires him.
Ang palairos ng bagong kasama namin, lahat ay na-a-admire sa kanya.