A1 — Beginneradjective
duro
hard, tough, rigid
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rigidosolidoresistentetenace
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
morbidosofficeteneroflessibile
Usage note
Physical: 'roccia dura' = hard rock. Figurative: 'una vita dura' = a tough life, 'è un duro' = he is a tough guy. 'Rigido' = rigid/stiff. 'Tenace' = tenacious.
Example
"Il pane è diventato duro — deve essere di ieri."
"The bread has gone hard — it must be from yesterday."
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