How to Say "durability" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “durability” is “aguante” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
how long something lasts
Examples
Para correr una maratón se necesita mucho aguante.
To run a marathon, you need a lot of stamina.
No tengo mucho aguante con el ruido de la calle.
I don't have much patience for the street noise.
Este motor tiene un aguante impresionante; nunca falla.
This engine has impressive durability; it never fails.
It's a Noun, Not a Verb
Even though it looks like a verb, 'el aguante' is a thing you have. Think of it as 'the capacity to hold on.'
Using 'estamina'
Mistake: “Él tiene buena estamina.”
Correction: Él tiene mucho aguante. (While 'estamina' exists, 'aguante' is much more natural in Spanish.)
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