Spanish word

intensificar

Pronunciation

IPA/intensifiˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbstrengthen

Example

Debemos intensificar la seguridad.

We must strengthen security.

Illustration for intensificar (strengthen)

More examples

Es necesario intensificar el diálogo para resolver el conflicto.

It is necessary to strengthen the dialogue to resolve the conflict.

Core concept

A control dial turned higher.

Common phrases

  • intensificar el diálogo

    strengthen the dialogue

  • intensificar la cooperación

    strengthen cooperation

  • intensificar la presión

    intensify the pressure

Similar words

aumentar: Increases the overall amount, size, or degree of something.
incrementar: Increases the number or measurable quantity of items.
reforzar: Adds support or strength to improve effectiveness or durability.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que algo sea más fuerte o eficaz; aumentar la fuerza, eficacia o grado de un fenómeno, sentimiento o medida.

Word origin

Derives from Latin intensus 'intense' plus the verb-forming suffix -ficare 'to make', literally 'to make intense'.

Usage tips

  • Frequently used to raise the degree or force of something (measures, feelings, conflicts) and tends to sound formal, while reforzar implies adding support and aumentar is a neutral increase.

Other meanings

  • intensifyverb
  • reinforceverb

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