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/ˈdu.ɾo/

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Translation

hard, tough, difficult; hard (adverb)

Word origin

From Latin durus ('hard'). The same root gives the English words below.

Origin
Latin
Root
durus
English cognates
durable, endure

Grammar

Femininedura
Masc pluralduros

Examples

muchas .

It has been a very tough day with many difficult decisions.

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Yesterday's bread is hard, we need to buy fresh bread.

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He works very hard to keep his family going.

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It is hard to see a friend suffer and not be able to help.

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He gave the ball a hard hit and sent it out of the field.

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This word is part of lesson 8.