English–Spanish

“fort” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/foɾˈtin/

Example

Los soldados protegieron el fortín durante la noche.

The soldiers protected the fort during the night.

Illustration for fortín (fort)

How to say “fort” in Spanish

“Fort” in Spanish is fortín.

Compact defensive strongpoint.

Full entry for fortín: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fortín

Visitamos el fortín y aprendimos sobre su historia.

We visited the fort and learned about its history.

Tips for using fortín

  • Compared with English 'fort', fortín normally implies a smaller or temporary defensive work rather than a large permanent fortress.

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