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"Toma" is a form of "toma", a noun which is often translated as "capture". "Dura" is a form of "dura", an adjective which is often translated as "hot". Learn more about the difference between "toma" and "dura" below.
la toma(
toh
-
mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (military)
3. (film)
a. take
Necesitamos repetir esa toma. ¡Quiero ver más emoción!We need to repeat that take. I want to see more emotion!
a. intake
El sistema de toma de aire de mi carro necesita ser reemplazado.My car's air intake system has to be replaced.
5. (medicine)
7. (canal)
a. irrigation channel
Se ha construido una toma que lleva agua para los cultivos.An irrigation channel has been built to transport water for the crops.
dura(
doo
-
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.
