Mixing Genders

As an adjective, 'duras' must match the noun it describes. Since it ends in '-as', it is used only with nouns that are feminine and plural, like 'rocas' (rocks) or 'pruebas' (tests).

Adjective Agreement

Remember that 'duras' is often used figuratively to describe things that are emotionally or mentally challenging, like 'épocas duras' (hard times).

Beyond Physicality

Extremely common, used to describe the physical quality or difficulty of feminine plural things.

Confusing Pronouns

'Duras' is the form you use when talking directly to a friend or someone you know well ('tú') about how long something takes or how long they can keep going.

The 'Tú' Form

Even though 'duras' sounds like the adjective 'duras', when used as a verb it means 'to last' or 'to endure,' referring to time, not physical hardness.

Duration vs. Hardness

Common form of the verb 'durar' (to last) used when speaking directly to 'tú' (you, informal).

Comprehensive entry for the Spanish word 'duras,' covering its use as the feminine plural adjective meaning 'hard' or 'difficult,' and its role as the 'tú' conjugation of the verb 'durar' (to last).

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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