hard

• Describe algo firme, resistente y que no se rompe ni se dobla fácilmente; también se usa para referirse a algo difícil de hacer o de entender.

Describes something that is solid, firm, and not easily broken or bent; also used to describe something that is difficult to do or understand.

1. Firm and solidA1formal

   Not easily broken, bent, or pierced; solid and firm to the touch.

   Duro (firme y sólido)

   • The ground is hard after the frost.
   • She sat on the hard wooden bench.
   • The diamond is one of the hardest materials known.

   Sinónimoscompactdensefirminflexiblerigidsolidstiffstrongtoughunyielding

   Antónimosflexiblepliablesofttenderyielding

2. DifficultA1formal

   Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or intelligence to do or understand.

   difícil

   • The math exam was very hard.
   • It's hard to learn a new language quickly.
   • He found the job hard but rewarding.

   Sinónimosarduousburdensomechallengingdemandingdifficultexactingformidablelaboriousonerousrigorousstrenuoustaxingtoughtrying

   Antónimoseasyeffortlessfacilesimpletrivial

3. Full of effortA2formal

   Involving a lot of physical or mental effort.

   difícil, que exige esfuerzo

   • She did hard work in the garden all day.
   • He is a hard worker and never complains.
   • Running a marathon is hard work.

   Sinónimosarduousbackbreakingdemandingdifficultexhaustinggruelinglaboriousstrenuoustiringtough

   Antónimoseasyeffortlesslightsimpletrivial

4. Severe or harshB1formal

   Unpleasant, strict, or difficult to deal with.

   Severo o duro

   • The winter was hard for the farmers.
   • He gave her a hard look.
   • The teacher was hard on the students who didn't study.

   Sinónimosdifficultgrimharshoppressiverigorousseveresternstricttoughunrelenting

   Antónimoseasygentlekindlenientmildsoft

5. Using forceA2informal

   Done with a lot of force or energy.

   Con fuerza

   • He gave the ball a hard kick.
   • She hit the table hard with her fist.
   • The wind blew hard all night.

   Sinónimosforcefulheavyintensemightypowerfulstrongvigorousviolent

   Antónimosgentlelightmildsoft

• Adverbio que significa 'con gran esfuerzo, fuerza o intensidad'. Se usa para describir la manera de realizar una acción con energía o dificultad. Como adverbio, coincide con la forma del adjetivo y no lleva la terminación -mente.

An adverb meaning 'with a great deal of effort, force, or intensity.' It is used to describe the manner of an action performed with energy or difficulty. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. With great effort or intensityA2formal

   In a way that requires a lot of physical or mental effort.

   con esfuerzo o intensidad

   • She worked hard to finish the project on time.
   • He tried hard to solve the puzzle.
   • They fought hard for their rights.

   Sinónimosarduouslydiligentlyearnestlyenergeticallyindustriouslyintenselylaboriouslypersistentlystrenuouslyvigorously

   Antónimoseasilylightly

2. With force or violenceA2formal

   In a forceful or violent manner.

   Con fuerza o violencia

   • He hit the ball hard.
   • The rain fell hard against the window.
   • She slammed the door hard.

   Sinónimosfiercelyforcefullystronglyviolently

   Antónimosgentlylightlymildly

3. To a great degreeB1informal

   Used to emphasize the extent or degree of an action.

   con intensidad o esfuerzo

   • He laughed hard at the joke.
   • She was thinking hard about the problem.
   • They partied hard all night.

   Sinónimosearnestlyforcefullyintenselyseverelystrenuouslystronglyvigorously