dura
/duɾa/from spelling rules
The Spanish word dura means dura (phrase).
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form of the adjective is duro, and the masculine plural is duros. The feminine plural form of the adjective is duras.
How do you pronounce it?
/duɾa/
Did you know?
- If someone says estoy duro in Spain, they might not be talking about their muscles, but rather that they are completely broke and have no money.
- In some dialects, duro can be used as an adverb meaning 'loudly', such as in the request habla más duro to ask someone to speak up.
- In the context of Spanish music, particularly reggaeton, a 'dura' refers to a woman who is considered very attractive or 'hot'.
Examples in context
- La corteza de la fruta está muy dura.The fruit skin is very hard.
- Esta es una situación muy dura para ella.This is a very tough situation for her.
- La superficie de la mesa es dura.The surface of the table is hard.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are touching a piece of clay.
- DanielMira, la arcilla está dura.Look, the clay is hard.
- SofíaSí, Daniel, no se puede moldear.Yes, Daniel, it cannot be molded.
- Daniel¿Necesitamos más agua?Do we need more water?
- SofíaSí, Sofía cree que sí.Yes, Sofía thinks so.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
