era duro

era duro
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(it wasn't soft)
a. it was hard
¿Cómo era el terreno al pie de la montaña? - Era duro y quebradizo.What was the soil like at the foot of the hill? - It was hard and brittle.
b. it was tough
Traté de cortar el pellejo del animal en trozos, pero era duro.I tried to cut the animal's skin into pieces, but it was tough.
c. was hard
El material de la roca volcánica era duro y poroso.The volcanic rock material was hard and porous.
d. was tough
Mi bistec era duro y enorme. No lo pude acabar.My steak was tough and huge. I couldn't finish it.
2.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(he was strong)
a. he was tough
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿Cómo era aquel boxeador? - Era duro. Nadie pudo noquearlo nunca.What was that boxer like? - He was tough. No one ever knocked him out.
b. was tough
El abuelo era duro y muy trabajador.Grandpa was tough and very hardworking.
3.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(it was difficult)
a. it was hard
Era duro vivir en la pobreza.It was hard to live in poverty.
b. it was tough
Era duro ver a Marcos cuando estaba tan enfermo en el hospital.It was tough to see Marcos when he was so sick in the hospital.
c. was hard
El combate contra la dictadura militar era duro y peligroso.The struggle against the military dictatorship was hard and dangerous.
d. was tough
El entrenamiento era duro, pero logré perder mucho peso.The training was tough, but I managed to lose a lot of weight.
4.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(he or it was severe)
a. he was harsh
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Tengo malos recuerdos de aquel profesor. Era duro, incluso violento a veces.I have bad memories of that teacher. He was harsh, even violent sometimes.
b. it was harsh
No me gustó el tono del mesero. Era duro y grosero.I didn't like the waiter's tone. It was harsh and rude.
c. was harsh
Jenkins era duro y autoritario con sus hijos.Jenkins was harsh and authoritarian with his children.
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