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    Duramente (en. Harshly)

    /duɾaˈmente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    With hardness or severity.
    The teacher harshly criticized his students' work.
    El profesor criticó duramente el trabajo de sus alumnos.
    In a difficult or intense manner.
    The economic crisis severely affected families.
    La crisis económica afectó duramente a las familias.
    With great firmness or rigor.
    The team was heavily beaten in the match.
    El equipo fue duramente golpeado en el partido.

    Etymology

    From the adjective 'duro' with the adverbial suffix '-mente'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work hard
    To work with great effort or dedication.
    trabajar duramente
    to live harshly
    To lead a life full of difficulties.
    vivir duramente
    to decide firmly
    To make decisions with firmness and without hesitation.
    decidir duramente

    Related Words

    hard
    That has a high consistency or is severe.
    duro
    hardness
    Quality of what is hard.
    dureza
    to harden
    To make something harder.
    endurecer

    Slang Meanings

    It applies to someone who behaves rigidly or strictly.
    That boss is harshly strict when it comes to rules.
    Ese jefe es duramente estricto cuando se trata de reglas.
    Used to describe a complicated or unjust situation.
    The situation at work is severely complicated by the cuts.
    La situación en el trabajo está duramente complicada por los recortes.