duradero
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “duradero” mean in English?
durable, lasting — designed or expected to endure over time
durable, lasting — designed or expected to endure over time (una paz duradera, un impacto duradero, un material duradero)
Example sentences
Para lograr una paz duradera, los acuerdos deben abordar las causas estructurales del conflicto, no solo sus síntomas.
To achieve a lasting peace, agreements must address the structural causes of the conflict, not just its symptoms.
La exposición dejó un impacto duradero en todos los que la visitaron durante su tiempo en el museo.
The exhibition left a lasting impact on all those who visited it during its time at the museum.
Este tipo de pintura es más duradero que las opciones convencionales; resiste la humedad y los cambios de temperatura.
This type of paint is more durable than conventional options; it withstands humidity and temperature changes.
How to use it
Duradero/a means 'durable' or 'lasting' — designed or expected to endure over time. Takes ser (inherent quality). Collocations: una solución duradera (a lasting solution), una paz duradera (a lasting peace), un impacto duradero (a lasting impact), un material duradero (a durable material), efectos duraderos. Key distinction from permanente (permanent — does not change) and estable (stable — does not fluctuate): duradero implies lasting for a long time but not necessarily forever.
Common mistake
Duradero (lasting over time, durable) vs permanente (permanent, does not end) vs estable (stable, does not vary). A duradero solution may eventually end but lasts a long time; a permanente solution never ends. For physical materials, duradero = durable (resists wear). For political/social contexts, paz duradera is the fixed phrase — don't substitute duradero with permanente here, as permanente peace sounds more absolute than intended.