Translation of Italian word "duro" to English
duro
/ˈdu.ro/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'duro' expresses 'hard, tough' (Hard, tough, harsh). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, resistant to pressure, hard or harsh.
🇬🇧 English
hard, tough
Example
Il pane rimasto sul tavolo per tre giorni è diventato duro.
The bread left on the table for three days became hard.
È stato un lavoro duro ma soddisfacente.
It was a hard but satisfying work.
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Common phrases
- piede duro— hard foot
- È stato un lavoro duro ma soddisfacente.— It was a hard but satisfying work.
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What does the Italian word "duro" mean?▼
The Italian word "duro" means "hard, tough" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il pane rimasto sul tavolo per tre giorni è diventato duro." (which translates as "The bread left on the table for three days became hard.").
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