mais difícil; mais duro
1. superlative form of hard; requiring the most effort, difficulty, or exertion
This is the hardest test I've ever taken.
Este é o teste mais difícil que já fiz.
2. most solid, firm, or resistant to pressure or damage
Diamond is the hardest natural material on Earth.
O diamante é o material natural mais duro da Terra.
3. most severe, harsh, or difficult to endure
The hardest part about moving was saying goodbye to my friends.
A parte mais difícil de se mudar foi dizer adeus aos meus amigos.
4. most intense or forceful in impact or delivery
He hit the ball the hardest he could.
Ele bateu a bola com toda a força que podia.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'hardest' is frequently used in motivational and educational contexts. In the USA, it's common in sports and academic achievement discourse ('work hardest to succeed'). In Brazil, it's used similarly but also appears frequently in workplace and personal resilience contexts ('as coisas mais difíceis valem mais a pena').
NYC Slang
hardest - used in phrases like 'that's the hardest' meaning most impressive or best; also 'hardo' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
the hardest part is over - o pior já passou
work the hardest - trabalhar mais que todos
hit the hardest - acertar/atingir com mais força
take it the hardest - sofrer mais com isso
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