testardo
stubborn, headstrong
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/tesˈtardo/
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Cultural Note
'Testardo' comes from 'testa' (head), literally meaning 'hard-headed.' Italians are often self-aware about stubbornness being a national trait, sometimes said with affection. The classic comparison is 'testardo come un mulo' (stubborn as a mule). In family contexts, being called testardo is usually said with exasperated love rather than genuine criticism.
📝 Example Sentences
Mio marito è testardo come un mulo.
My husband is as stubborn as a mule.
Non essere così testarda, ascolta i consigli degli altri.
Don't be so stubborn, listen to other people's advice.
Ammiro la tua determinazione, ma a volte sei troppo testardo.
I admire your determination, but sometimes you're too stubborn.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | testarde |
| masculine_plural | testardi |
| feminine_singular | testarda |
| masculine_singular | testardo |