What does "pertinaz" mean in English?

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Spanish

pertinaz

English

stubborn

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Alternative translations of "pertinaz"

persistent
tenacious
obstinate
dogged

Examples of how to use "pertinaz" in Spanish

Spanish
Una pertinaz sequía asolaba la región.
English
A persistent drought ravaged the region.
Spanish
Su dolor fue pertinaz durante semanas.
English
His pain was persistent for weeks.
Spanish
La lluvia pertinaz arruinó nuestros planes.
English
The persistent rain ruined our plans.
Spanish
Tiene una voluntad pertinaz y fuerte.
English
He has a stubborn and strong will.
Spanish
Un problema pertinaz necesita soluciones creativas.
English
A stubborn problem requires creative solutions.

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Una pertinaz sequía asolaba la región.

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