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    Duras (en. Hard)

    /ˈdu.ras/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is firm or cannot be easily deformed.
    Rocks are hard materials.
    Las rocas son materiales duros.
    Quality of being severe or stringent in treatment or conditions.
    The teacher is hard on his students.
    El profesor es duro con sus alumnos.
    Sensation of intense or unbearable pain.
    I went through a tough time after the loss.
    Pasé por un momento duro tras la pérdida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'durus', which means 'hard' or 'firm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit someone very hard
    To affect someone very negatively.
    caerle a alguien muy duro
    life is hard
    To express that life is difficult.
    dura la vida

    Related Words

    hardness
    Quality of being hard.
    dureza
    to last
    To have duration over time.
    durar
    to harden
    To make something harder or firmer.
    endurecer

    Slang Meanings

    To imply that something is difficult or complicated.
    That exam was hard.
    Ese examen estuvo duro.
    To refer to a person with a strong or unfeeling attitude.
    That guy is very tough, he shows no feelings.
    Ese tipo es muy duro, no muestra sentimientos.