English–Spanish
“harden” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/enduɾeˈθeɾ/
Example
El frío endurece el cemento.
The cold hardens the cement.
How to say “harden” in Spanish
“Harden” in Spanish is endurecer.
Turning a soft or pliable substance into a firmer, more solid state.
Example sentences with endurecer
Con el tiempo, las críticas lo endurecieron.
Over time, the criticisms hardened him.
Tips for using endurecer
- English endure and Spanish endurecer are false friends: endure means 'to suffer', while endurecer marks a change toward greater firmness.