Spanish word

fortalecer

Pronunciation

IPA/foɾtaleˈθeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbstrengthen

Example

Con ejercicio regular, fortaleces tus músculos.

With regular exercise, you strengthen your muscles.

Illustration for fortalecer (strengthen)

More examples

Una dieta equilibrada ayuda a fortalecer la salud.

A balanced diet helps strengthen health.

Core concept

Adding support beams to a building.

Common phrases

  • fortalecer la salud

    strengthen health

  • fortalecer los vínculos

    strengthen ties

Similar words

reforzar: Strengthens weak components or joints to prevent collapse or failure.
mejorar: Raises the standard or functioning of something to a better level.
aumentar: Grows the amount or intensity of something to broaden its reach.
consolidar: Solidifies a base or situation so it becomes steady and reliable.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que algo o alguien se vuelva más fuerte, resistente o competente para afrontar esfuerzos o dificultades, en contextos físicos y figurados.

Word origin

From Latin fortis 'strong' via the noun fortaleza and the Spanish verb-forming suffix -ecer, literally 'to make strong'.

Usage tips

  • The first-person present is yo fortalezco with -zc- before -o, following the common -ecer → -ezco pattern.

Other meanings

  • reinforceverb
  • enhanceverb

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