What is the Spanish word for "stubborn"?

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

English

stubborn

Spanish

terco

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Alternative translations of "stubborn"

terco
testarudo
obstinado
cabezota
porfiado

Examples of how to use "stubborn" in Spanish

English
My old donkey is very stubborn.
Spanish
Mi viejo burro es muy terco.
English
The stubborn child refused to share toys.
Spanish
El niño terco se negó a compartir sus juguetes.
English
My cat is stubborn about taking medicine.
Spanish
Mi gato es terco para tomar medicina.
English
She became stubborn when asked to change plans.
Spanish
Ella se volvió terca cuando le pidieron cambiar de planes.
English
He stayed stubborn despite hearing good advice.
Spanish
Él se mantuvo terco a pesar de escuchar buenos consejos.

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