duro

[ door-oh; Spanish doo-raw ]

noun

, plural du·ros [door, -ohz, doo, -, r, aws].

1. a peso of Spain or Spanish America.

duro

/ ˈdʊərəʊ /

noun

1. the silver peso of Spain or Spanish America

Word History and Origins

Origin of duro¹

1825–35; < Spanish, short for peso duro hard piastre; dure ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of duro¹

from Spanish, shortened from peso duro hard peso, ultimately from Latin dūrus hard

Example Sentences

“Pegándole duro,” Villaraigosa replied, his voice a tad hoarse after a day working the phones that netted him over $1.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times

Hugo Duro put Valencia in front, scoring his 12th goal of the campaign by turning in Fran Perez's scuffed shot.

From BBC

Valencia were awarded a penalty when referee Manzano thought Nacho fouled Duro, but the decision was overturned after a video review.

From BBC

Their last game, at Valencia, offered another example - midfielder Gonzalo Melero missed an early sitter, and two minutes later unmarked opposition striker Hugo Duro slotted home the opener.

From BBC

Sus pacientes describieron el duro trabajo en el campo y los dolores en el cuerpo que conlleva.

From Los Angeles Times