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tenacious in Portuguese

tenacious in Portuguese is aderente, tenaz, porfiado — tenacious means refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.

tenacious in Portuguese

aderente
adj
Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
tenaz
adj
Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
tenaz
adj
Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.
porfiado
adj
Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.
teimoso
adj
Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

What does "tenacious" mean?

  1. adjective Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.
    "Her tenacious pursuit of the story eventually forced the company to respond."
  2. adjective Sticking firmly to a surface; not easily removed.
    "The mud left a tenacious stain on the carpet."

tenacious in a sentence

  • Her tenacious pursuit of the story eventually forced the company to respond.
  • The team showed a tenacious defence in the final minutes of the match.
  • The mud left a tenacious stain on the carpet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tenacious" in Portuguese?

"tenacious" in Portuguese is aderente, tenaz, porfiado. tenacious means: Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.

How do you use "tenacious" in a sentence?

Example: "Her tenacious pursuit of the story eventually forced the company to respond." In Portuguese, "tenacious" is aderente, tenaz, porfiado.

Are there other ways to say "tenacious" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "tenacious": aderente, tenaz, porfiado, teimoso.

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