Duros (en. Hard)

/'du.ros/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

High-value coins in various countries.

I need to exchange some duros for bills.

Necesito cambiar unos duros por billetes.

Customs or behaviors that are strict.

Their rules are very strict.

Sus reglas son muy duras.

From Latin 'durus', meaning hard or resistant.

hard as a rock

It refers to something or someone that is extremely strong or resistant.

duros como una roca

to do something with great difficulty

To accomplish something with a lot of effort or difficulty.

hacer algo a duras penas

hardness

Quality of being hard; resistance to being deformed.

dureza

to last

To continue existing or taking place.

durar

toughness of character

Firmness and severity in personality.

dureza de carácter

Money

I need some duros to go out tonight.

Necesito unos duros para salir esta noche.

Difficulties

I went through tough times during the crisis.

Pasé duros momentos durante la crisis.