durará
“durará” means “will last” in Spanish (referring to time or lifespan).
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¿Cuánto tiempo durará el viaje a Madrid?
A2How long will the trip to Madrid last?
El efecto de esta pastilla solo durará unas pocas horas.
B1The effect of this pill will only last a few hours.
Esperemos que la batería durará más que la anterior.
B1Let's hope the battery will last longer than the previous one.
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Quick Quiz: durará
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Which English phrase best translates the Spanish sentence: 'La película durará dos horas.'
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *dūrāre*, which meant 'to harden' or 'to continue in existence.' This root also gives us the English word 'durable.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'durará' used for people too?
Yes, but usually in a figurative sense, like asking how long a relationship or a job will last: '¿Cuánto durará su matrimonio?' (How long will their marriage last?).
What is the difference between 'durará' and 'va a durar'?
They mean the same thing ('will last'). 'Durará' is the simple future tense and is a bit more formal. 'Va a durar' (the 'going to' future) is very common in everyday conversation.