duraturo
/du.raˈtu.ro/
The English word 'abiding' translates to the Italian adjective duraturo.
duraturo is used as an adjective to describe something that is continuing.
Meaning: continuing (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective duraturo must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The feminine singular form is duratura, the masculine plural form is duraturi and the feminine plural form is durature.
How do you pronounce it?
duraturo is pronounced /du.raˈtu.ro/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the concept of 'abiding' in a legal sense, such as abiding by the law, does not use duraturo but rather rispettare, which means 'to respect'.
- If you want to say a feeling is 'abiding' in a more poetic or spiritual sense, you might use the word perenne, which literally refers to perennial plants.
- The root of duraturo is connected to the Latin 'durus', meaning 'hard', implying that something lasting is also something solid or firm.
Examples in context
- un legame duraturoAn abiding bond
- È un impegno duraturo.It is a lasting commitment.
- Cerchiamo un effetto duraturo.We are seeking a lasting effect.
- Il loro legame è duraturo.Their bond is lasting.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing their new business project.
- ChiaraIl nostro successo deve essere duraturo.Our success must be lasting.
- MatteoSì, serve una strategia solida.Yes, a solid strategy is needed.
- ChiaraHai un piano per il futuro?Do you have a plan for the future?
- MatteoSì, sto già lavorando a quello.Yes, I am already working on that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abiding” translations and entries duraturo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
