A dureza
Example: A dureza do inverno dificultou a colheita deste ano.
Definition
"A dureza" refers to the quality or state of being hard or tough, often describing materials or conditions that resist pressure, damage, or deformation. In engineering, "a dureza" indicates the physical property that determines a material's resistance to indentation or scratching.
Etymology
The term "a dureza" comes from the Latin word 'duritas,' meaning hardness or toughness. Over time, it evolved into Portuguese to describe not only physical hardness but also figurative toughness, such as difficult situations. Did you know? The root 'dur-' is also found in words like durable and endure.
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