What is the Spanish word for "hard"?

Learn how to say "hard" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hard

Spanish

difícil

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Alternative translations of "hard"

duro
firme
resistente
severo

Examples of how to use "hard" in Spanish

English
This test was much too hard for me.
Spanish
Este examen fue demasiado difícil para mí.
English
The exam was hard for everyone.
Spanish
El examen fue difícil para todos.
English
He worked hard all summer.
Spanish
Trabajó mucho durante todo el verano.
English
This bread is hard and stale.
Spanish
Este pan está duro y rancio.
English
She trains hard before competitions.
Spanish
Ella se entrena mucho antes de las competiciones.

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