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How to Say "you last" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “you last” is “duras” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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tú form, present tense
A single, massive oak tree with deep visible roots and a strong trunk standing firmly in a field, symbolizing enduring or lasting.

Examples

¿Cuánto tiempo duras en la piscina sin descansar?

How long do you last in the pool without resting?

Ojalá duras mucho en tu nuevo trabajo.

Hopefully you last a long time in your new job. (Less common subjunctive usage)

Si no comes, no duras ni una hora.

If you don't eat, you won't last even an hour.

The 'Tú' Form

'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.

Confusing Pronouns

Mistake: “Yo duras mucho tiempo.”

Correction: Yo duro mucho tiempo. (Remember that 'duras' is only for 'tú'; 'yo' requires 'duro'.)

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