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tenacidad
/te.na.siˈðað/
persistence
Su tenacidad le permitió superar todos los obstáculos.
His persistence allowed him to overcome all obstacles.
formal
The quality of being persistent; refusal to give up despite difficulties.
La tenacidad es clave para alcanzar metas a largo plazo.
Persistence is key to achieving long-term goals.
Los científicos admiraron su tenacidad en la investigación.
The scientists admired her persistence in the research.
Often used in professional, academic, or personal development contexts.
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'tenacidad' vs 'perseverancia'
'Tenacidad' suggests a more stubborn or active resistance to challenges, while 'perseverancia' leans toward steady endurance over time. Example: 'Su tenacidad lo llevó a insistir' (His persistence led him to insist) vs 'Su perseverancia lo llevó a terminar' (His perseverance led him to finish).
Word Origin
From Latin *tenacitas*, from *tenax* (holding fast, stubborn), related to *tenere* (to hold).
Usage Notes
Used interchangeably with 'perseverancia' but 'tenacidad' often implies a more active, determined resistance to obstacles rather than passive endurance.
Word Breakdown
tenaz
holding fast, stubborn
root-idad
suffix forming abstract nouns (quality of)
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