What does "empedernido" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "empedernido" with examples and practice

Spanish

empedernido

English

stubborn

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Alternative translations of "empedernido"

hardened
incorrigible
inveterate
diehard

Examples of how to use "empedernido" in Spanish

Spanish
Es un fumador empedernido.
English
He is a heavy smoker.
Spanish
Es un jugador empedernido.
English
He is an avid player.
Spanish
Marcos es un empedernido del fútbol.
English
Marcos is a football fanatic.
Spanish
Tiene fama de empedernido en la ciudad.
English
He has a reputation for being a fanatic in the city.
Spanish
Mi padre es un lector empedernido.
English
My father is an avid reader.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "empedernido" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Es un fumador empedernido.

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