durevole
durable, lasting
adjective doo-REH-voh-leh Rare
Origin: From Latin durare (to last).
Usage Note
Durevole describes things built to last — materials, relationships, solutions. It is used in both concrete (materiale durevole = durable material) and abstract (pace durevole = lasting peace) senses. The adverb is durevolmente. Do not confuse with duro (hard/tough), which relates to physical hardness rather than longevity.
Examples
"Cercano una soluzione durevole al conflitto."
Natural Translation
They are seeking a lasting solution to the conflict.

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