Duraron (en. Lasted)
/duˈɾaɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Remain in the same state for a period of time.
The classes lasted three hours.
Las clases duraron tres horas.
To have duration or persistence.
The event lasted longer than expected.
El evento duró más de lo esperado.
To refer to the continuity of an action or state.
Her vacation lasted two weeks.
Sus vacaciones duraron dos semanas.
Etymology
From Latin 'durare', which means 'to last'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lasted a long time
indicates that something extended over a long period.
duraron mucho tiempo
lasted until the end
means that something remained until its conclusion.
duraron hasta el final
lasted only an instant
refers to something that had a very brief duration.
duraron solo un instante
Related Words
duration
a period of time during which something exists or takes place.
duración
to last
verb that means to have duration.
durar
durable
that has a long duration or resistance.
duradero
Slang Meanings
It is used to describe something that was prolonged excessively.
That concert lasted, really, like the old ones used to last.
Ese concierto duró, de verdad, como duraron los viejos.
It refers to a relationship that lasted longer than expected.
That couple lasted a long time, like those who lasted in the series.
Esa pareja duró mucho, como los que duraron en la serie.