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    Duraba (en. Lasted)

    /duˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To continue existing or occurring for a prolonged time.
    The movie lasted more than two hours.
    La película duraba más de dos horas.
    To remain in a state or situation without changing.
    The meeting lasted until noon.
    La reunión duraba hasta el mediodía.
    To refer to the duration of an event or action.
    The event lasted three days.
    El evento duraba tres días.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'durare', which means 'to perpetuate, to last'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it lasted a heartbeat
    It refers to something that lasts a short time.
    duraba un suspiro
    what lasts, lasts
    It expresses the idea that everything has a time limit.
    lo que dura, dura
    it lasted an eternity
    It is used to indicate that something seemed to last longer than normal.
    duraba una eternidad

    Related Words

    durar
    To last over time.
    durar
    durabilidad
    Ability to last a long time.
    durabilidad
    dureza
    Resistance or firmness of an object.
    dureza

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a situation that seems endless.
    That math class lasted as if it would never end.
    Esa clase de matemáticas duraba como si nunca fuera a acabar.
    To last in the context of a relationship that doesn’t end.
    That couple lasted longer than any other.
    Esa pareja duraba más que cualquier otra.