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hardness

[/ˈhɑːrdnəs/]
nounfeminine
dureza
1. the quality or state of being hard; firmness or solidity
The hardness of the diamond makes it suitable for cutting tools.
A dureza do diamante o torna adequado para ferramentas de corte.
2. difficulty or severity; lack of gentleness or compassion
The hardness in his voice made everyone uncomfortable.
A dureza em sua voz deixou todos desconfortáveis.
3. in physics, resistance to deformation or scratching
Water hardness is measured in parts per million.
A dureza da água é medida em partes por milhão.
Synonyms
firmnesssolidityrigidityseverityharshness
Antonyms
softnessgentlenesstendernessflexibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dureza
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dureza
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
dureza
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
dureza
identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hardness of heart - falta de compaixão
no amount of hardness can break the spirit - nenhuma dureza pode quebrar o espírito
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