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árduo — meaning in English

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English meaning

arduous adjective Requiring great effort or endurance; difficult and tiring.
hard adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
painful adj Causing physical or emotional pain.

Senses

árduo is used for these senses in English:

hard Demanding a lot of effort to endure.
painful Requiring effort or labor; difficult, laborious. [from 15th c.]

hard — full definition

adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
adv With a lot of force or effort.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

duro forte difícil rigoroso severo inquestionável bem doloroso dolorido doído extenuante