Spanish word

fortaleza

Pronunciation

IPA/foɾtaˈleθa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstrength

Example

Necesitas fortaleza para enfrentar el problema.

You need strength to face the problem.

Illustration for fortaleza (strength)

More examples

Tras la enfermedad, recuperó su fortaleza física con ejercicio constante.

After the illness, he regained his physical strength with regular exercise.

Core concept

Silhouette standing firm against a storm.

Common phrases

  • fortaleza mental

    mental strength

  • fortaleza interior

    inner strength

  • mostrar fortaleza

    show strength

Similar words

fuerza: Applies physical power to move, lift, or exert force on objects.
resistencia: Maintains effort and tolerance over long periods under strain.
valor: Acts with courage when confronting danger or severe difficulty.
ánimo: Supplies emotional energy and morale that sustains motivation.

Definition in Spanish

Grado o cualidad de fuerza, resistencia o firmeza moral que permite afrontar retos.

Word origin

From Latin fortis 'strong' plus the Spanish noun-forming suffix -eza, producing an abstract noun for strength, resilience, or moral firmness.

Usage tips

  • When referring to inner strength, Spanish often uses qualifiers like 'fortaleza emocional' or 'fortaleza mental' to avoid the building sense 'fortress'.

Other meanings

  • fortitudenoun
  • fortressnoun

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