Spanish Conversation · Level 22
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Spanish word
duro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈduɾo/
Meaning
- adjectivehard
Example
El pan está duro.
The bread is hard.
More examples
El asiento del autobús es duro.
The bus seat is hard.
Core concept
A solid, unyielding texture.
Common phrases
asiento duro
hard seat
colchón duro
hard mattress
hueso duro
hard bone
Similar words
firme: Not easily depressed when pressed, giving a steady, secure feel.
rígido: Stiff and inflexible, remaining straight and not bending under force.
resistente: Able to withstand force or wear without breaking or failing.
sólido: Dense and compact throughout, solid rather than hollow and resistant to dents.
Definition in Spanish
Que es sólido y ofrece resistencia al tacto o a la presión; por extensión, que resulta severo o difícil; también puede emplearse como adverbio para indicar que una acción se realiza con fuerza o.
Word origin
From Latin durus meaning hard, originally describing physical firmness and later extended metaphorically to mean severity or difficulty while also developing adverbial use to express force.
Usage tips
- Temporary physical hardness uses estar whereas inherent hardness or harsh character uses ser, and duro commonly follows a verb when it describes force.