This is the 2528th most frequent Portuguese word.
dura
"Hard" or "tough."
Here, 'dura' describes the physical property of the wood, indicating its toughness or solidity.
A madeira desta mesa é dura.
The wood of this table is hard.
In this sentence, 'dura' is a verb meaning 'lasts' or 'endures,' describing the duration of the class.
A aula dura duas horas.
The class lasts two hours.
Here, 'dura' is an adjective referring to a person's trait of being strict or firm.