English–Spanish

“reinforce” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/apuntaˈlaɾ/

Example

Debemos apuntalar el puente.

We must reinforce the bridge.

Illustration for apuntalar (reinforce)

How to say “reinforce” in Spanish

“Reinforce” in Spanish is apuntalar.

Timber prop bracing a sagging bridge.

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

Example sentences with apuntalar

Tuvieron que apuntalar el proyecto con fondos extra.

They had to reinforce the project with extra funds.

Tips for using apuntalar

  • Apuntalar normally takes a direct object naming what is being reinforced, and in everyday speech speakers often use reforzar or apoyar for more general strengthening.

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