durable
gb/dˈʊɹəbəl/ us/dˈʊɹəbəl/
B2
Inglês
~ 7700
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
strong and long-lasting (things)
Staying in good shape for a long time and not breaking or wearing out easily.
Padrão de uso:
durable [object]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "strong" instead of "durable" for products. While "strong" is possible, "durable" specifically means that something stays strong and useful over a long time, especially with heavy or repeated use.
Sinónimos
long-lasting (Very close in meaning, but slightly broader; can be used for non-physical things as well.)
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hard-wearing (Common in British English; stresses that something does not show damage even with heavy use.)
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sturdy (Focuses more on strength than on length of time, but often overlaps.)
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robust (More formal/technical; often used for equipment or systems that continue working under stress.)
Antónimos
fragile (Emphasizes that something breaks or is damaged easily, the opposite of physical durability.)
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flimsy (Suggests weak construction and short life, especially for objects made of light material.)
Colocações
durable material
|durable fabric
|durable construction
|durable plastic
|durable shoes
|durable finish
Temas
daily life
|products
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- We need a more durable suitcase if we are going to travel this often.
- These boots are made from durable leather that can handle years of use.
- The playground equipment is built from durable plastic to withstand rough play.
- For the kitchen floor, they chose a durable tile that is easy to clean.
- Investing in durable furniture can save you money over time.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I want a durable phone that will not break if I drop it.
- This bag is very durable, so I use it every day.
- The company makes durable toys for young children.
- We bought a durable table for the dining room.
- Good shoes should be comfortable and durable.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
lasting for a long time (abstract)
Lasting for a long time and not changing or ending quickly, especially for things like peace, agreements, or relationships.
Padrão de uso:
durable [abstract noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "durable" for feelings like "I am durable" when they mean emotionally strong or resilient. In this abstract sense, "durable" usually modifies things like peace, agreements, solutions, or institutions, not people directly.
Sinónimos
lasting (Very close in meaning and register; a common alternative in many contexts.)
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enduring (Slightly more literary or formal; often suggests surviving difficulty or change.)
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stable (Focuses more on not changing or breaking down rather than on time itself, but often overlaps.)
Antónimos
short-lived (Highlights that something ends quickly, the opposite of continuing for a long time.)
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temporary (Describes something meant to last only a short or limited period, unlike a durable state.)
Colocações
durable peace
|durable solution
|durable relationship
|durable agreement
|durable institution
Temas
politics
|relationships
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Negotiators are working to create a durable peace in the region.
- The company is searching for a durable solution to its staffing problems.
- They built a durable partnership based on trust and shared values.
- A durable democracy requires strong institutions and active citizens.
- We need policies that lead to durable economic growth, not just a quick boost.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The two countries hope to have a durable peace.
- We must find a durable solution, not just a quick fix.
- Their friendship is very durable and has lasted many years.
- A durable agreement will help avoid future conflict.
- Durable success takes time and hard work.
Nome
technical
C1
entity
3
product that lasts many years
A product, like a car or a fridge, that people use for many years before they buy a new one. Often used in the plural form "durables".
Padrão de uso:
[durables] [verb]
Erro comum:
Learners may incorrectly treat "durables" as a general adjective (e.g., "durables products"). In economics and business, "durables" is usually a plural noun referring to durable goods, while "durable" before a noun is an adjective.
Sinónimos
durable goods (More common and explicit term in economics; "durables" is a shorter form often used in business writing.)
Antónimos
non-durables (Refers to goods such as food or paper products that are used up quickly, the opposite of long-lasting products.)
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consumables (Goods that are consumed or used up quickly, unlike durables that last for a long time.)
Colocações
consumer durables
|household durables
|big-ticket durables
|demand for durables
Temas
business
|economics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Demand for big-ticket durables like cars and refrigerators fell last quarter.
- Manufacturers of household durables are investing heavily in energy-efficient designs.
- Analysts expect sales of consumer durables to rise as interest rates drop.
- The company plans to shift its focus from non-durables to higher-margin durables.
- Exports of durables have helped support the country's trade balance.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Sales of consumer durables, such as TVs and washing machines, increased this year.
- People often buy durables when they feel sure about their jobs.
- The firm makes durables like fridges and ovens.
- Demand for durables falls when people worry about the economy.
- Cars and computers are examples of durables.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
durable
IPA
GB/dˈʊɹəbəl/
US/dˈʊɹəbəl/
Sílabas e acento
dur - able (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (dur)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: durable
Noun
- Base: durable
- Plural: durables
Família de palavras
Forms
durables
noun
Core family
durability
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-durable
adjective
Advanced or less common
durably
adverb
Expressões
consumer durables
1/kənsˈumɚ dˈʊɹəbəlz/
fixed phrase
technical
long-lasting products for consumers
Durable goods, like washing machines or laptops, that are sold to people for use in their homes or daily life, not to businesses.
Exemplos
- The market for consumer durables has become extremely competitive.
- Rising incomes have increased demand for consumer durables in many developing countries.
- The company makes a wide range of consumer durables, from air conditioners to microwaves.
durable goods
1/dˈʊɹəbəl ɡˈʊdz/
fixed phrase
technical
products that last many years
Products like cars, furniture, and TVs that people use for a long time and do not buy very often.
Exemplos
- Spending on durable goods such as cars and appliances grew sharply this year.
- Durable goods usually cost more but do not need to be replaced quickly.
- Economists often track orders for durable goods to predict future growth.
durable medical equipment
1/dˈʊɹəbəl mˈɛdɪkəl ɪkwˈɪpmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
long-term use medical devices
Medical tools and machines, like wheelchairs or home oxygen systems, that patients can use again and again for a long time, often at home.
Exemplos
- The insurance plan covers certain types of durable medical equipment, such as walkers and hospital beds.
- Suppliers of durable medical equipment must follow strict safety rules.
- Her doctor prescribed durable medical equipment to help her recover at home.
durable peace
1/dˈʊɹəbəl pˈis/
fixed phrase
formal
peace that lasts a long time
Peace between groups or countries that is strong and is likely to last for many years, not just a short break from fighting.
Exemplos
- Both sides say they are committed to building a durable peace in the region.
- A durable peace will require social and economic reforms, not just a ceasefire.
- International support is essential to turn the fragile truce into a durable peace.
durable power of attorney
1/dˈʊɹəbəl pˈaʊɚ əv ətˈɚni/
fixed phrase
formal
legal authority that survives incapacity
A legal paper that gives a person the right to make decisions for another person, and this right continues even if that second person becomes too sick to make decisions.
Exemplos
- She named her son in a durable power of attorney to manage her finances if she becomes ill.
- It is wise to sign a durable power of attorney as part of your estate planning.
- The lawyer explained that a durable power of attorney remains valid if the client loses mental capacity.
durable solution
1/dˈʊɹəbəl səlˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
long-term answer to a problem
A solution that really fixes a problem in a way that will last, so that the problem does not come back soon.
Exemplos
- Aid agencies are working toward a durable solution for displaced families.
- We need a durable solution to traffic congestion, not just temporary measures.
- The report argues that only political reform can provide a durable solution to the crisis.