stubborn

S2 W2

BrE /ˈstʌbən/ AmE /ˈstʌbərn/

adjective en → es

1 RESISTANT TO CHANGE B1

not willing to change your mind or stop doing something, even when other people tell you that it is a bad idea

terco, obstinado

  • [T + obj]
  • [it is adj to do sth]

Collocations stubborn attitude · stubborn refusal

  • He's being very stubborn about the decision.

    Es muy terco con respecto a la decisión.

2 RESISTANT TO PAIN C1

not feeling pain or not showing that you are in pain, even though your body is hurt

insensible al dolor

  • [T + obj]
  • [it is adj to do sth]

Collocations stubborn wound · stubborn pain

  • She was stubborn about the injury and refused medical help.

    Ella fue insensible al dolor y se negó a recibir ayuda médica.