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    Duraban (en. Lasted)

    /duɾaˈβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something had a duration in the past.
    The parties lasted all night.
    Las fiestas duraban toda la noche.
    Refers to the duration of an event or state in the past.
    The holidays lasted two weeks.
    Las vacaciones duraban dos semanas.
    Expresses the continuity of an action in the past.
    The construction jobs lasted months.
    Los trabajos en la obra duraban meses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'durare', which means 'to remain' or 'to continue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lasted years
    Something that extends over a long period of time.
    duraban años
    lasted until dawn
    Refers to something that happens all night long.
    duraban hasta el amanecer
    memories lasted forever
    Indicates that memories are enduring.
    los recuerdos duraban para siempre

    Related Words

    last
    To remain over time or space.
    durar
    duration
    The time during which something occurs.
    duración

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in the context of something lasting a long time.
    That series lasted so long that it seemed like it would never end.
    Esa serie duraban tanto que parecía que nunca acababa.
    Refers to situations that are tedious and feel long.
    History classes lasted a lot, they felt eternal to me.
    Las clases de historia duraban un montón, se me hacía eternas.