Meaning
stubborn
- unwilling to change opinion or behavior
- determined in an inflexible way
In a sentence
Mio fratello è testardo e non ascolta nessuno.
My brother is stubborn and listens to no one.
Sei sempre così testardo?
Are you always this stubborn?
Non essere testardo, prova un'altra strada.
Don't be stubborn, try another way.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| testardo | masculine · singular |
| testarda | feminine · singular |
| testardi | masculine · plural |
| testarde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can be negative or mildly positive depending on context.
- Near-synonym: ostinato; testardo is more everyday.
- Agreement is regular: testardo, testarda, testardi, testarde.