duro

American  

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

noun

plural

duros

1. a peso of Spain or Spanish America.

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duro British  

/ ˈdʊərəʊ /

noun

1. 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

Valencia were much improved against Elche than in some recent showings, despite missing suspended top scorer Hugo Duro, but it was not enough to get three points or ease tensions at their Mestalla stadium.

From Barron's

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