durar

This is the 2256th most frequent Catalan word.


durar

To last; to endure.


In this sentence, 'durar' is used to describe the time span during which an event, the party, took place.

La festa va durar tota la nit.

The party lasted all night.


Here, 'durar' expresses the durability or longevity of an object, in this case, the shoes.

Aquestes sabates duren molt de temps.

These shoes last a long time.


In this example, 'durar' is employed to inquire about the continuation or persistence of a certain condition or situation.

Com pot durar aquesta situació?

How can this situation endure?