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durar Present Conjugation

durarto last (time)

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present tense of durar is regular: duro, duras, dura, duramos, duráis, duran.

durar Present Forms

yoduro
duras
él/ella/usteddura
nosotrosduramos
vosotrosduráis
ellos/ellas/ustedesduran

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about how long things usually last, such as movies, flights, or batteries. It is perfect for stating general facts or scheduled durations in daily life.

Notes on durar in the Present

Durar is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense; just follow the standard pattern for -ar endings.

Example Sentences

  • La película dura dos horas.

    The movie lasts two hours.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Cuánto tiempo duran las vacaciones?

    How long do the holidays last?

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Yo no duro mucho tiempo despierto por la noche.

    I don't last long awake at night.

    yo

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Confusing durar with tardar.

    Correct: Use durar for the duration of an event, and tardar for how long a person takes to do something.

    Why: Learners often use tardar when they mean a movie 'lasts' a certain amount of time.

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