No. 14,090 in Spanish
tenaz
Persistent; determined; resolute.
In a sentence
El atleta fue muy tenaz en su entrenamiento diario.
The athlete was very tenacious in their daily training.
This usage of 'tenaz' refers to someone demonstrating persistence and determination in a habitual activity.
El pegamento es tan tenaz que no se despega fácilmente.
The glue is so tenacious that it doesn't come off easily.
Here, 'tenaz' describes the property of an object being stubborn, in this case, the lasting adherence of glue.
La escritora mantuvo una actitud tenaz frente a las críticas.
The writer maintained a tenacious attitude in the face of criticism.
In this example, 'tenaz' characterizes the resolve and unwavering stance of the writer towards external challenges.
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