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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesduradouro
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /du.ɾaˈdo.ɾu/
"Eles construíram uma amizade duradoura."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Enduring or able to persist over a long period of time.
"The vacation provided us with lasting memories that we will cherish forever." - 2
Remaining effective, relevant, or impactful long after initial creation or occurrence.
"The treaty had a lasting impact on international relations for decades."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'lāstan' meaning to follow out, endure, or hold out, stemming from Proto-Germanic *laistijan. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from physically tracking or enduring to denoting something that persists or continues over a long period of time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lasting" is said worldwide
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durable
Transliteration: /dy.ʁabl/
"Cette expérience a laissé un souvenir durable."
bleibend
Transliteration: /ˈblaɪ̯bn̩t/
"Sie hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck."
duraturo
Transliteration: /du.raˈtu.ro/
"Speriamo di trovare una pace duratura."
duradero
Transliteration: /du.ɾaˈde.ɾo/
"Buscan una solución duradera para el problema."
duradouro
Transliteration: /du.ɾaˈdo.ɾu/
"Eles construíram uma amizade duradoura."
स्थायी
Transliteration: sthayi
"इस समझौते का एक स्थायी प्रभाव होगा।"
持久的
Transliteration: chí jiǔ de
"这次旅行留下了持久的记忆。"
지속적인
Transliteration: jisokjeogin
"우리는 지속적인 평화를 원합니다."
永続的な
Transliteration: eizokuteki na
"彼らは永続的な関係を築いた。"
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