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tenacidad

tenacity

noun teh-nah-see-DAHD Rare

Usage Note

Tenacidad is an abstract feminine noun denoting persistent determination; its adjective is tenaz and adverb tenazmente. It is a near-synonym of perseverancia but carries a stronger connotation of clinging stubbornness, not just steady effort. The plural tenacidades is grammatically valid but rarely used.

Examples

"Su tenacidad la llevó al éxito."

Natural Translation

Her tenacity led her to success.

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