qué duro

qué duro(
keh
 
doo
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roh
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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)
(not soft)
a. how hard
¡Qué duro es este chocolate! Casi me parto un diente.How hard this chocolate is! I almost broke a tooth.
b. how tough
¡Qué duro es este material! Puede soportar muchísimo peso.How tough this material is! It can support a lot of weight.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¡Qué duro está este pan! - Sí, lo compré ayer.This bread is really stale! - Yes, I bought it yesterday.
¡Qué duro es este bistec! Se lo voy a decir al camarero.This steak is really tough! I'm going to tell the waiter.
2.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(difficult)
a. how hard
Qué duro es ser viejo y estar solo.How hard it is to be old and alone.
b. how tough
Se quedó viudo con 30 años. - ¡Qué duro!He became a widower when he was 30 years old. - How tough!
c. it's really hard
Qué duro vivir en la calle.It's really hard to be homeless.
d. it's really tough
Qué duro ser huérfano.It's really tough to be an orphan.
e.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Qué duro debe de ser vivir en una pobreza tan extrema.It must be really hard to live in such extreme poverty.
Qué duro es levantarse por la mañana para ir a trabajar.It's really hard to get up in the morning to go to work.
3.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(stern)
a. how hard
¡Qué duro has sido con tu hijo! Tienes que darte cuenta de que es solo un niño.How hard you've been on your son! You must realize that he's only a child.
b. how harsh
¡Qué duro es! No tiene sentimientos.How harsh he is! He has no feelings.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Qué duro es el profesor de matemáticas. Solo dos alumnos aprobaron el examen.The math teacher is so hard. Only two students passed the exam.
Qué duro eres con tus empleados. Te tienen mucho miedo.You're so harsh on your employees. They're really afraid of you.
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