Meaning
stubborn person, blockhead
- a very stubborn or headstrong person
- a large head (literal sense, augmentative of 'testa')
In a sentence
Mio fratello è un testone e non ammette mai i suoi errori.
My brother is stubborn and never admits his mistakes.
Non fare il testone, ascolta il consiglio del medico!
Don't be stubborn, listen to the doctor's advice!
Sei proprio un gran testone quando ti metti un'idea in testa.
You are really a stubborn person once you get an idea into your head.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| testone | masculine · singular |
| testoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used affectionately or exasperatedly toward someone stubborn.
- Formed with the augmentative suffix '-one' from 'testa' (head).