What is the Spanish word for "stubbornness"?

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

English

stubbornness

Spanish

terquedad

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Alternative translations of "stubbornness"

obstinación
testarudez
tozudez
firmeza

Examples of how to use "stubbornness" in Spanish

English
His sheer stubbornness is infuriating.
Spanish
Su terquedad absoluta es irritante.
English
Her stubbornness made the discussion difficult.
Spanish
Su obstinación dificultó la discusión.
English
He showed stubbornness despite good advice.
Spanish
Él mostró terquedad a pesar de los buenos consejos.
English
Stubbornness kept the child from sharing toys.
Spanish
La obstinación impidió que el niño compartiera sus juguetes.
English
Their stubbornness prevented a quick solution.
Spanish
Su terquedad impidió una solución rápida.

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His sheer stubbornness is infuriating.

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