Spanish vocabulary · Beginner

How do you say "hard" in Spanish?

Duro

Adjective Noun

In Spanish, "hard" is Duro.

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Pronunciation

'Duro' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.

Grammar notes

Duro is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Esta roca es muy dura.

This rock is very hard.

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How to remember Duro

Picture the scene 'This rock is very hard.' and let the sound of 'Duro' anchor itself to that image in your mind.

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Questions about Duro

How do you pronounce Duro?

'Duro' rolls off easiest if you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.

Is Duro formal or casual?

Duro is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Duro used in Spanish?

Duro is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Esta roca es muy dura. (This rock is very hard.).

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