Stubbornness suggests resistance to changing one’s mind.
The idea
Choose terco, terca, tercos or tercas to match the person or people described.
Examples
- El vecino terco rechazó el consejo.The stubborn neighbor rejected the advice.
- La alumna terca no cambió de opinión.The stubborn student did not change her mind.
- Los hermanos tercos insistieron en su plan.The stubborn brothers insisted on their plan.
- Las jugadoras tercas siguieron discutiendo.The stubborn players kept arguing.
- Su padre es terco cuando elige una ruta.Her father is stubborn when choosing a route.
- La conductora terca ignoró las señales.The stubborn driver ignored the signs.
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Do not confuse stubborn refusal to reconsider with patience while waiting.
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Choose the correct form: La directora es ___. (terca / terco)
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terca
terca matches the female director.
Choose the correct form: Los niños son ___. (tercos / tercas)
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tercos
tercos matches the boys in the plural.
Choose the correct form: Las vecinas son ___. (tercas / terco)
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tercas
tercas matches the female neighbors in the plural.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: La directora es ___. (terca / terco)
Choose the correct form: Los niños son ___. (tercos / tercas)
Choose the correct form: Las vecinas son ___. (tercas / terco)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a person who refuses to reconsider a decision.