Duren (en. Last)

/duˈɾen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To remain in a state or place for a period of time.

They may last in the meeting longer than expected.

Es posible que ellos duren en la reunión más de lo esperado.

To continue existing or happening.

I hope the holidays last a long time.

Espero que las vacaciones duren mucho tiempo.

To experience an event or situation for a specific time.

If these problems last, we will have to seek help.

Si estos problemas duren, tendremos que buscar ayuda.

From Latin 'durare', which means 'to remain' or 'to last'.

last longer

That something continues for a longer period.

duren más

last as long as they last

Regardless of the duration of the events.

duren lo que duren

last

Verb that means to remain in a state or place.

durar

duration

Time during which something lasts or remains.

duración

To talk about a relationship that extends longer than expected.

They thought they wouldn't last, but they have been together for years.

Ellos pensaban que no durarían, pero ya llevan años juntos.

To refer to something that lasts for a long time.

That party was so good that it lasted all night.

Esa fiesta estuvo tan buena que duró toda la noche.