What is the Spanish word for "inveterate"?

Learn how to say "inveterate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

inveterate

Spanish

empedernido

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Alternative translations of "inveterate"

veterano
crónico

Examples of how to use "inveterate" in Spanish

English
My uncle is an inveterate gambler.
Spanish
Mi tío es un jugador empedernido.
English
He is an inveterate reader of mysteries.
Spanish
Él es un lector empedernido de misterios.
English
She remained an inveterate optimist despite setbacks.
Spanish
Ella permaneció como una optimista empedernida a pesar de los contratiempos.
English
They became inveterate travelers after retirement.
Spanish
Se convirtieron en viajeros empedernidos después de jubilarse.
English
My grandfather was an inveterate storyteller at dinner.
Spanish
Mi abuelo era un narrador empedernido en la cena.

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