Spanish Conversation · Level 69
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Spanish word
tenaz
Pronunciation
IPA/teˈnaθ/
Meaning
- adjectivepersistent
Example
Ella es tenaz y nunca se rinde.
She is persistent and never gives up.
More examples
Mantuvo una postura tenaz durante todo el proyecto.
They maintained a persistent stance throughout the project.
Core concept
Holding fast to a goal.
Common phrases
actitud tenaz
persistent attitude
carácter tenaz
persistent character
ser tenaz
be persistent
Similar words
perseverante: Perseveres through hardship by carrying on with steady effort.
persistente: Pursues the same course repeatedly, patiently aiming for results.
constante: Keeps a steady level of effort or attitude day after day.
firme: Shows firm will and settled decisions that rarely change.
Definition in Spanish
Que persevera en una acción o meta a pesar de las dificultades.
Word origin
From Latin tenax 'holding fast' and from tenēre 'to hold', the word literally names a quality of holding on and denotes determined persistence.
Usage tips
- Often used with ser or with nouns like esfuerzo to praise sustained determination rather than mere stubbornness.
Other meanings
- doggedadjective
- stubbornadjective
Opposites
- inconstantefickleadjective
Related words
- tenacidadpersistencenoun