tenacious

US /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
UK /təˈneɪ.ʃəs/
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1.

tenaz, adherente

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

:
The ivy is a tenacious plant, clinging to the old stone wall.
La hiedra es una planta tenaz, que se aferra a la vieja pared de piedra.
The dog had a tenacious grip on the toy.
El perro tenía un agarre tenaz en el juguete.
2.

tenaz, persistente

persisting in existence; not easily dispelled

:
The rumor proved to be tenacious, despite all efforts to suppress it.
El rumor resultó ser tenaz, a pesar de todos los esfuerzos por suprimirlo.
His tenacious memory allowed him to recall every detail of the event.
Su memoria tenaz le permitió recordar cada detalle del evento.
3.

tenaz, determinado

not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined

:
She is a tenacious advocate for human rights.
Ella es una tenaz defensora de los derechos humanos.
His tenacious spirit helped him overcome many obstacles.
Su espíritu tenaz le ayudó a superar muchos obstáculos.