Durase (en. Lasted)

/duˈɾase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the duration of a state or condition in the past.

If it lasted longer, it would have been more effective.

Si durase más tiempo, habría sido más efectivo.

Used in sentences expressing doubt or desire about the duration of something.

I wish happiness lasted forever.

Ojalá durase la felicidad siempre.

Refers to the duration of an action, especially in hypothetical contexts.

If it lasted less, it would have no value.

Si durase menos, no tendría valor.

From the verb 'durar', which comes from the Latin 'durare'.

until it lasts

Indicates that it will remain in function as long as possible.

hasta que dure

to last like a sigh

Referring to something that happens very quickly.

durar como un suspiro

to last over time

Referring to something that lasts for an extended period.

durar en el tiempo

duration

Amount of time that something remains in a state.

duración

durable

That has a long duration.

duradero

to last

To remain in a state for a time.

durar

When something lasts longer than expected.

The party lasted so long that I couldn't get home on time.

La fiesta se duró tanto que no pude llegar a casa a tiempo.

Colloquial reference to something that extends unnecessarily.

That series lasted a lot, it just kept dragging on.

Esa serie duró un montón, no paraba de alargarse.