English–Spanish

“hard” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈduɾo/

Example

El pan está duro.

The bread is hard.

Illustration for duro (hard)

How to say “hard” in Spanish

“Hard” in Spanish is duro.

A solid, unyielding texture.

Full entry for duro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with duro

El asiento del autobús es duro.

The bus seat is hard.

Tips for using duro

  • Temporary physical hardness uses estar whereas inherent hardness or harsh character uses ser, and duro commonly follows a verb when it describes force.

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