/a-SER-se el DU-ro/
To act tougher, more serious, or more invulnerable than you actually are. The performance of someone who wants to appear that nothing affects them.
Example
"He acts tough but inside he's devastated."
"Stop pretending to be strong and admit that it hurts."
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/a-SER-se el DU-ro/
To act tougher, more serious, or more invulnerable than you actually are. The performance of someone who wants to appear that nothing affects them.
Example
"He acts tough but inside he's devastated."
"Stop pretending to be strong and admit that it hurts."
Word family
Regional synonyms:
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Fingir que no sabes o no te diste cuenta de algo para evitar responsabilidades. Es el arte mexicano de hacerse el desentendido, especialmente cuando te conviene no haber visto nada.