durata
/duˈra.ta/The time during which something continues or exists
La durata della batteria del telefono è di 10 ore.
The battery life of the phone is 10 hours.
La durata del corso è di tre mesi.
The duration of the course is three months.
Commonly used in technical, business, and everyday contexts.
In music, the length of a note or rest
La durata della nota è di un quarto.
The duration of the note is a quarter.
Specific to musical notation.
In law, the period during which a legal right or obligation is valid
La durata del contratto è di cinque anni.
The duration of the contract is five years.
Used in legal documents and agreements.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember that 'durata' is often paired with 'di' (e.g., 'durata di un film' = duration of a movie).
⚡Gold Rule
Duration vs. Length
Use 'durata' for time spans and 'lunghezza' for physical length (e.g., 'lunghezza del tavolo' = length of the table).
📖Word Origin
From Latin *duratio*, from *durare* (to last, endure), related to *durus* (hard, lasting).
📝Usage Notes
Used for both concrete and abstract durations. In technical contexts, it often refers to measurable time spans.