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testardo

stubborn

adjective teh-STAR-doh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

headstrong

Usage Note

Testardo is a fairly blunt label — calling someone testardo implies they refuse to change their mind even when they are clearly wrong. The feminine form is testarda, and the adverb is testardamente. A softer synonym is ostinato, which can carry a more positive 'persistent' flavour.

Examples

"Mio fratello è molto testardo."

Natural Translation

My brother is very stubborn.

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