Spanish word

fuerza

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfweɾθa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstrength

Example

Él tiene fuerza para levantar la caja.

He has the strength to lift the box.

Illustration for fuerza (strength)

More examples

La fuerza del viento rompió la rama.

The strength of the wind broke the branch.

Core concept

Capacity to exert force or influence.

Common phrases

  • tener fuerza

    have strength

Similar words

poder: Authority to influence or control others.
energía: Available energy in the body for activity or effort.
fortaleza: Mental strength to endure hardship or adversity.
vigor: Robust energy for active, vigorous movement.

Definition in Spanish

Capacidad física o moral para realizar una acción o resistir; por extensión, el poder o la influencia que alguien o un grupo ejerce.

Word origin

It comes from Latin fortis 'strong' via Vulgar Latin *fortia into medieval Spanish fuerza.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • powernoun

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