This is the 1415th most frequent Spanish word.
dura
"Hard" or "tough" (feminine form).
Here, 'dura' functions as an adjective modifying 'tarea', meaning 'tough' or 'hard' to indicate difficulty.
Esta tarea es muy dura.
This task is very tough.
In this example, 'dura' is derived from the verb 'durar', meaning 'to last', showing continuity over time.
La mesa dura muchos años.
The table lasts many years.
Here, 'dura' serves as an adjective describing 'madera', meaning 'hard', reflecting physical rigidity.