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    Dureza (en. Hardness)

    /duˈreza/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality of what is hard or has physical resistance.
    The hardness of diamond is incredible.
    La dureza del diamante es increíble.
    Firmness or strictness in behavior or in dealings.
    The hardness of his character made him feared by all.
    La dureza de su carácter lo hacía temido por todos.
    Difficulty or severity of a situation.
    The hardness of the tests makes the individual stronger.
    La dureza de las pruebas hace más fuerte al individuo.
    Endurance in the face of suffering or adversity.
    She showed great emotional hardness in the face of tragedy.
    Mostró una gran dureza emocional ante la tragedia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'duritia', meaning hardness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hardness of heart
    Firmness or lack of empathy in dealing with others.
    dureza de corazón
    there is no hardness without softness
    Everything has its opposite and balance.
    no hay dureza sin suavidad

    Related Words

    hard
    Having a strong consistency and difficult to deform.
    duro
    firm
    Having a solid structure and does not yield easily.
    firme
    rigor
    Severity or seriousness in dealings or in the application of rules.
    rigor

    Slang Meanings

    An inflexible or difficult attitude.
    That boss has a lot of hardness, he never gives in to his employees.
    Ese jefe tiene mucha dureza, nunca cede ante sus empleados.
    A very complicated state or situation.
    The hardness of the exam surprised me.
    La dureza del examen me sorprendió.