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"Dura" is a form of "dura", an adjective which is often translated as "hot". "Tarda" is a form of "tardar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to take". Learn more about the difference between "dura" and "tarda" below.
dura(
doo
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rah
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (feminine) (slang) (very attractive) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. hot
Esa mujer allá está bien dura. - Oye, respeto, mano. ¡Es mi hermana!That woman over there is super hot. - Hey, show some respect, man. That's my sister!
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (slang) (impressive person) (Puerto Rico)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. badass (slang) (vulgar) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
Regionalism used in the United States
Xiomara es una dura tocando la guitarra. Deberíamos de ir a verla tocar este fin de semana.Xiomara is a badass at the guitar. We should go see her play this weekend.
tardar(
tahr
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to take
No puedo creer que tardaste dos horas en llegar.I can't believe it took you two hours to get here.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be long
¿Puedo ir a la tienda, mamá? - Sí, pero no tardes.Can I go to the store, Mom? - Yes, but don't be long.
tardarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to take too much time) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
b. to take a long time
¡Cómo te tardas! ¡Apúrate ya!You're taking such a long time! Hurry up already!
