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    Dure (en. Last)

    /duɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Which resists being hit or deformed.
    The oak wood is very hard and does not get damaged easily.
    La madera de roble es muy dure y no se daña fácilmente.
    Refers to something that is difficult to endure or durable.
    The winter weather can be very harsh for some people.
    El clima en invierno puede ser muy dure para algunas personas.
    Applied to situations or people that are inflexible or rigorous.
    The teacher is strict in his evaluations and does not accept excuses.
    El profesor es dure en sus evaluaciones y no acepta excusas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'durus', meaning hard or firm.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to harsh words
    something said with severity or harshness.
    a palabras duras
    as hard as a rock
    that is extremely firm or resistant.
    dure como una roca
    to have a lasting character
    to be someone with a strong or resilient personality.
    tener un carácter duradero

    Related Words

    hard
    That has great resistance.
    duro
    hardness
    Quality of what is hard.
    dureza
    to harden
    To make something harder.
    endurecer

    Slang Meanings

    Difficult
    The exam was very hard; I didn't expect so many difficult questions.
    El examen estuvo muy dure, no esperaba tantas preguntas difíciles.
    Strict
    My boss is very strict; he always demands the best from us.
    Mi jefe es muy dure, siempre exige lo mejor de nosotros.