Spanish word

intensificación

Pronunciation

IPA/intensifikaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstrengthening

Example

La intensificación de las medidas redujo los robos en el barrio.

The strengthening of the measures reduced thefts in the neighborhood.

Illustration for intensificación (strengthening)

More examples

Durante la tarde se produjo una intensificación de las lluvias en la costa.

During the afternoon there was an intensification of rainfall along the coast.

Core concept

Gradually rising bar chart.

Common phrases

  • intensificación de las lluvias

    intensification of rainfall

  • intensificación del viento

    intensification of the wind

  • intensificación de las tormentas

    intensification of storms

Similar words

aumento: Increase in amount or degree resulting in a larger quantity or level.
incremento: Step-by-step rise in quantity or degree occurring gradually.
fortalecimiento: Strengthening of power or effectiveness through added capability.
refuerzo: Added support or measures that make an effect or capacity stronger.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa el aumento progresivo de intensidad o efecto en algo.

Word origin

Derived from the verb intensificar, which comes from Latin intensus 'intense' plus the verbal element -ficar 'to make', and turned into a noun with the suffix -ción.

Usage tips

  • Common in formal reports and official language, and in everyday speech Spanish often uses aumentar or reforzar instead of intensificación.

Other meanings

  • escalationnoun

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