pertinacity
[/ˌpɜːtɪˈnæsɪti/]
nounpl: pertinacities
pertinácia
1. Firm or obstinate adherence to a purpose, belief, or opinion; stubborn persistence
The athlete's pertinacity in training despite injuries impressed everyone.
A pertinácia do atleta em treinar apesar das lesões impressionou a todos.
2. The quality of being tenacious or determined in pursuing goals
Her pertinacity allowed her to overcome numerous obstacles in her career.
Sua pertinácia permitiu que ela superasse inúmeros obstáculos em sua carreira.
3. Stubborn or unyielding persistence; refusal to give up or change course
The lawyer argued with pertinacity for his client's innocence.
O advogado argumentou com pertinácia pela inocência de seu cliente.
Pertinacity is a word more commonly found in formal, literary, or academic contexts in both English and Portuguese. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pertinácia' carries similar connotations of admirable determination but can also suggest stubborn inflexibility. In American English, the term reflects a valued trait in business and sports culture. The Portuguese equivalent maintains the same formal register and is equally respected across cultures.
NYC Slang
stick-to-it-ness
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