A teimosa
The stubborn one
Language note: Personification using articles and adjectives.
Culture note: Personifying traits is a common trope in folk tales.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
The
Definite article used to refer to a specific noun.
A garota cantava alegremente.
The girl was singing happily.
teimosa
[tay-MOH-sa]
stubborn
Having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position.
Ele é famoso por ser teimoso.
He is known for being stubborn.
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