Duro
Example: El pan está muy duro después de varios días.
Definition
"Duro" is an adverb in Spanish used to indicate that something is done or occurs in a hard or harsh manner. It often describes actions performed with intensity or difficulty, as in the phrase 'El pan está muy duro después de varios días,' meaning the bread has become very hard after several days.
Etymology
The Spanish adverb "duro" comes from the Latin word 'durus,' which means hard or tough. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe not only physical hardness but also the manner of actions, implying severity or intensity. Did you know? The word shares roots with English words like 'durable' and 'endure,' reflecting its sense of toughness.
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"Duro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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