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.

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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

hardness of heart - falta de compaixão

no amount of hardness can break the spirit - nenhuma dureza pode quebrar o espírito

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