Spanish Conversation · Level 86
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Spanish word
fortín
Pronunciation
IPA/foɾˈtin/
Meaning
- masculine nounfort
Example
Los soldados protegieron el fortín durante la noche.
The soldiers protected the fort during the night.
More examples
Visitamos el fortín y aprendimos sobre su historia.
We visited the fort and learned about its history.
Core concept
Compact defensive strongpoint.
Common phrases
visitar el fortín
visit the fort
explorar el fortín
explore the fort
junto al fortín
next to the fort
Similar words
puesto: Serves as a small station where military or security personnel stand watch and operate.
cuartel: Accommodates and organizes soldiers or police in permanent barracks-style premises.
fuerte: Forms a heavy, robust fortification constructed to withstand assault and hold ground.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeña construcción militar fortificada destinada a proteger un punto estratégico o a servir como puesto avanzado.
Word origin
Spanish fortín is borrowed via French fortin, formed as the diminutive of fort and ultimately from Latin fortis 'strong'.
Usage tips
- Compared with English 'fort', fortín normally implies a smaller or temporary defensive work rather than a large permanent fortress.
Other meanings
- outpostnoun
Related words
- fortificaciónfortificationnoun
- fortificadofortifiedadjective