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“persistent” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/teˈnaθ/

Example

Ella es tenaz y nunca se rinde.

She is persistent and never gives up.

Illustration for tenaz (persistent)

How to say “persistent” in Spanish

“Persistent” in Spanish is tenaz.

Holding fast to a goal.

Full entry for tenaz: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tenaz

Mantuvo una postura tenaz durante todo el proyecto.

They maintained a persistent stance throughout the project.

Tips for using tenaz

  • Often used with ser or with nouns like esfuerzo to praise sustained determination rather than mere stubbornness.

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