Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
reforzar
Pronunciation
IPA/refoɾˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbstrengthen
Example
Voy a reforzar mis conocimientos de español.
I'm going to strengthen my knowledge of Spanish.
More examples
Necesito reforzar mi confianza al hablar.
I need to strengthen my confidence when speaking.
Core concept
Embedding steel rebar in concrete to strengthen a pillar.
Common phrases
reforzar los conocimientos
strengthen knowledge
reforzar la confianza
strengthen confidence
reforzar las medidas de seguridad
strengthen security measures
Similar words
fortalecer: Strengthens durability or effectiveness, improving resistance or performance.
potenciar: Boosts a quality or ability so it yields greater effect or impact.
consolidar: Secures and stabilizes a result or base so it becomes firm and lasting.
afianzar: Makes confidence, trust, or knowledge firmer and more reliable.
Definition in Spanish
Aumentar la fuerza o la eficacia de algo aportando apoyo, materiales o recursos que lo fortalezcan.
Word origin
Reforzar comes from Old French reforcer and ultimately from Latin fortis 'strong', and Spanish verbal formation gives the sense 'to strengthen'.
Usage tips
- It commonly collocates with nouns like conocimientos, seguridad, medidas and apoyo to indicate the thing being strengthened.