testarudo
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “testarudo” mean in English?
stubborn, pig-headed — unwilling to change one's attitude or position despite pressure
stubborn, pig-headed — unwilling to change one's attitude or position despite pressure (negociador testarudo, actitud testaruda)
Example sentences
Es tan testarudo que nunca admite sus errores.
He is so stubborn that he never admits his mistakes.
La niña se puso testaruda y no quiso comer.
The girl became stubborn and refused to eat.
Su testarudez le impide escuchar a los demás.
His stubbornness prevents him from listening to others.
How to use it
'Testarudo/a' means stubborn or pig-headed. Used with ser. It carries a negative connotation — refusing to change one's mind or behaviour. Related: 'terco' (stubborn, slightly less strong), 'obstinado' (obstinate, more formal). The noun is 'testarudez'.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'testarudo' (stubbornly wrong-headed) with 'persistente' (persistently determined) — 'persistente' is positive, 'testarudo' is negative.