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“strength” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsopotencia · fortaleza

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfweɾθa/

Example

Él tiene fuerza para levantar la caja.

He has the strength to lift the box.

Illustration for fuerza (strength)

How to say “strength” in Spanish

“Strength” in Spanish is fuerza.

Capacity to exert force or influence.

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

Example sentences with fuerza

La fuerza del viento rompió la rama.

The strength of the wind broke the branch.

Tips for using fuerza

  • Looks like English 'force' but Spanish uses it in set phrases such as hacer fuerza (to push or strain) and por la fuerza (by force/against someone's will).

Other Spanish words for “strength”

La atleta mostró su potencia en la carrera.

The athlete showed her strength in the race.

Necesitas fortaleza para enfrentar el problema.

You need strength to face the problem.

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