terne

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terne
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(mulish)
a. stubborn
¡Mira que eres terne, eh! ¡Te dije que esa no era la llave correcta!Wow, you're a stubborn guy! I told you that wasn't the key!
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(husky)
a. burly
Ese tipo terne trabaja de gorila en la discoteca.That burly guy works as bouncer at the club.
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