Part of Speech

"Terquedad" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "terquedad" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /teɾ.keˈðað/.

Translation Options into English

The word "terquedad" can be translated into English as: - stubbornness - obstinacy - obstinateness

Meaning and Usage

"Terquedad" refers to the quality of being stubborn or obstinate, often to the point of refusing to change one's attitude or decisions regardless of reason or persuasion. It denotes a sense of unyielding firmness in one's beliefs or positions.

In the Spanish language, "terquedad" is used to emphasize a strong, often negative trait of a person who is resistant to change or excessively determined to maintain their viewpoint. It is fairly common in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in written contexts, particularly in literature or formal discussions where character traits are analyzed.

Example Sentences

1. La terquedad de Juan lo llevó a rechazar todas las sugerencias de su equipo.

2. Juan's stubbornness led him to reject all suggestions from his team.

3. La terquedad de la niña hizo que no quisiera compartir sus juguetes.

4. The girl's obstinacy made her unwilling to share her toys.

5. Su terquedad frente a las críticas terminó por alejar a sus amigos.

6. His obstinacy in the face of criticism ultimately estranged his friends.

Idiomatic Expressions

Although "terquedad" itself is not as commonly used in idiomatic expressions, it is often featured in phrases that describe stubborn behavior.

1. Terquedad ciega - Blind stubbornness
2. Su terquedad ciega le impide ver la realidad.

3. His blind stubbornness prevents him from seeing reality.

4. Caer en la terquedad - To fall into stubbornness

5. A veces, caer en la terquedad puede costarte una relación importante.

6. Sometimes, falling into stubbornness can cost you an important relationship.

7. Terquedad de burro - Stubbornness of a donkey

8. Ella tiene una terquedad de burro cuando se trata de su opinión.
9. She has a stubbornness of a donkey when it comes to her opinion.

Etymology

The word "terquedad" comes from the Spanish adjective "terco," which means stubborn or obstinate. The suffix "-edad" is used to form nouns that indicate a quality or state related to the adjective. The roots of "terco" can be traced back to Latin "tentĭcus," which means "holding fast."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Obstinación - Testardez - Dureza

Antonyms: - Flexibilidad - Sumisión - Comprensión