VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

durar

to last

First introduced in Chapter 8chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use durar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see durar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo duro todos los días.Every single weekday I try to last when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta durar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates last slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does durar mean in Spanish?
to last (introduced in Chapter 8 in Chapurra).
How do you use durar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is durar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 8. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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