No. 1,415 in Spanish
dura
"Hard" or "tough" (feminine form).
In a sentence
Esta tarea es muy dura.
This task is very tough.
Here, 'dura' functions as an adjective modifying 'tarea', meaning 'tough' or 'hard' to indicate difficulty.
La mesa dura muchos años.
The table lasts many years.
In this example, 'dura' is derived from the verb 'durar', meaning 'to last', showing continuity over time.
La madera de este árbol es dura.
The wood of this tree is hard.
Here, 'dura' serves as an adjective describing 'madera', meaning 'hard', reflecting physical rigidity.
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