Italian question - difficile vs. duro.
I understand difficile is difficult and ficile is easy. What is the difference between duro and difficile?

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Italian question -  difficile vs. duro.
I understand difficile is difficult and ficile is easy.  What is the difference between duro and difficile?

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duro means difficult, but also harsh, tough, robust

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"Duro" has a broader meaning: it is literally related to the consistency (hard), but in a metaphorical way indicates something difficult as well (difficult)
On the contrary, you'd use "difficile" just to describe something difficult and/or demanding.

For istance:
- la vita è dura (difficult)
- le condizioni climatiche in Islanda sono dure (harsh)
- la copertina di un libro è dura (hard)

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