Duró (en. Hard)

/duˈɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To remain in a situation or state.
The project lasted more than five years.
El proyecto duró más de cinco años.
To hold on without cease or interruption.
The movie lasted until midnight.
La película duró hasta la medianoche.
To exist or take place for a certain amount of time.
The contest lasted longer than anyone expected.
El concurso duró lo que nadie esperaba.

Etymology

From the verb 'to last', from Latin 'durare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lasted little
Refers to something that did not last a long time.
duró poco
lasted longer than expected
Indicates that something lasted longer than anticipated.
duró más de lo esperado
did not last even a day
Means that something ended very quickly.
no duró ni un día

Related Words

to last
To remain in time.
durar
durable
That has good durability or can withstand the passage of time.
durable
duration
The time during which something remains in a state.
duración

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is extremely difficult or complicated.
That exam was hard.
Ese examen estuvo duró.
Something that is impressive or surprising.
The concert was hard, I loved it.
El concierto fue duró, me encantó.