duro

American

[door-oh, doo-raw] / ˈdʊər oʊ, ˈdu rɔ /

noun

PLURAL

duros

a peso of Spain or Spanish America.

duro British

/ ˈdʊərəʊ /

noun

the silver peso of Spain or Spanish America

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Etymology

Origin of duro

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

Example Sentences

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An honourable mention also goes to Italy's Lucio Corsi, whose harmonica solo in Volevo Essere Un Duro marked the first time a live instrument has been played at Eurovision since 1998.

From BBC

“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

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