Duro (en. Hard)

ˈduɾo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is firm or solid.
The ground is hard after the drought.
El suelo está duro después de la sequía.
Difficult or severe in nature or in demands.
They had a tough exam this week.
Tuvieron un examen duro esta semana.
That feels rough or uncomfortable to the touch.
The fabric of this dress is very tough.
La tela de este vestido es muy dura.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

tough to crack
Difficult to beat or solve.
duro de roer
hit hard
To do something with intensity or strength.
dar duro
tough and hard
Description of someone who is strict or severe.
malo y duro

Related Words

hardness
Quality of being hard.
dureza
harden
To make something harder or firmer.
endurecer
hardness of heart
Lack of compassion or sensitivity.
dureza de corazón

Slang Meanings

Something very good or impressive.
That song is hard.
Esa canción está dura.
Cult of resistance or strength.
He is a hard worker in the gym.
Él es un duro en el gimnasio.