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    Dura (en. Hard)

    /ˈduɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is resistant to pressure or damage.
    The rock is hard and difficult to break.
    La roca es dura y difícil de romper.
    Indicates something that causes difficulty or suffering.
    The training was hard, but it was worth it.
    El entrenamiento fue duro, pero valió la pena.
    Describes a firm or austere attitude.
    She has a hard personality; she never gives in easily.
    Ella tiene una personalidad dura; nunca cede fácilmente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'durus', meaning 'hard' or 'firm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hard as a rock
    which is extremely resilient or immutable.
    dura como una roca
    a hard life
    a life full of difficulties and challenges.
    una vida dura
    to be hard to convince
    being difficult to convince or to deal with.
    ser dura de pelar

    Related Words

    hard
    that has great resistance or is difficult to endure.
    duro
    hardness
    quality of being hard.
    dureza
    durex
    brand of condoms also associated with meanings related to 'hard'.
    durex

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to someone who is strong or brave.
    That guy is really tough; he is not afraid of anything.
    Ese chico es muy duro; no tiene miedo de nada.
    It is used to describe a person who shows no emotions.
    Despite the situation, she remained tough.
    A pesar de la situación, ella se mantuvo dura.