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Masculine plural ofterco(noun)
tercos
-stubborn
Masculine plural ofterco(adjective)

terco

terco(
tehr
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koh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. stubborn
Deja de ser tan terco y toma tu medicina ya.Stop being so stubborn and take your medicine already.
b. obstinate
Ese niño terco insiste que él no fue quién robó los dulces.That obstinate child insists that he wasn't the one who stole the candy.
a. tough
Este pedazo de piel es muy terco; mejor hacemos las botas con otra cosa.This piece of leather is really tough; let's make the boots with something else.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. stubborn man
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
No desperdicies tu tiempo hablando con ese terco.Don't waste your time talking to that stubborn man.
b. stubborn woman
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Esa terca insiste en que las gaseosas forman parte de una dieta sana.That stubborn woman insists that soda is part of a healthy diet.
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