terco
stubborn, obstinate
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈteɾ.ko/
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Cultural Note
The comparison 'terco como una mula' (stubborn as a mule) is one of the most common similes in Spanish. While stubbornness is generally seen negatively, there's sometimes a grudging admiration for determination. In some regions, 'cabezota' or 'cabezón' (big-headed) is used more colloquially for the same trait.
📝 Example Sentences
Eres más terco que una mula.
You're more stubborn than a mule.
No seas terco, escucha lo que te digo.
Don't be stubborn, listen to what I'm telling you.
Es tan terca que nunca cambia de opinión.
She's so stubborn that she never changes her mind.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | terca |
| masculine | terco |
| feminine_plural | tercas |
| masculine_plural | tercos |