obstinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to persist stubbornly

   to be obstinate or refuse to change one's mind despite opposition or evidence

2. 2.

   to insist

   to maintain a stance or opinion firmly and repeatedly

Examples

• "Se obstinó en viajar a pesar de la tormenta."

  He stubbornly insisted on traveling despite the storm.

• "No te obstines en tus errores; escucha los consejos."

  Don't be stubborn about your mistakes; listen to advice.

• "Ella se obstina en creer que tiene razón."

  She stubbornly persists in believing she is right.

Usage

Typically used reflexively (obstinarse). Conveys a negative or neutral tone of unreasonable stubbornness rather than admirable determination. Common in formal and everyday Spanish.