Meaning
durable; long-lasting
- able to last a long time
- remaining effective or valid over time
In a sentence
Cerco un tavolo durevole per la cucina.
I’m looking for a durable table for the kitchen.
Questo tessuto è davvero durevole nel tempo?
Is this fabric really long-lasting over time?
La vernice economica non è molto durevole.
Cheap paint is not very durable.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| durevole | masculine · singular |
| durevole | feminine · singular |
| durevoli | masculine · plural |
| durevoli | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common with products, materials, results, relationships.
- More formal than resistente when meaning long-lasting.
- Singular masculine and feminine are the same: durevole.