Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
refuerzo
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈfweɾθo/
Meaning
- masculine nounreinforcement
Example
La estructura necesita refuerzo.
The structure needs reinforcement.
More examples
Mi hijo tiene una clase de refuerzo para ciencias esta tarde.
My son has a remedial science class this afternoon.
Core concept
Additional support added to strengthen a weak part of a structure or skill.
Common phrases
clase de refuerzo
remedial class
programa de refuerzo
remedial program
vacuna de refuerzo
booster shot
Similar words
apoyo: Supportive help given to sustain someone through a tough situation.
ayuda: Help given to resolve a specific issue or complete a task.
soporte: Structure or part that takes on load to prevent collapse or sagging.
fortalecimiento: Strengthening of a base, capability, or process to make it more robust.
Definition in Spanish
Apoyo adicional que se incorpora para corregir carencias o reforzar la función o estructura de algo.
Word origin
The noun comes from the verb reforzar, formed with prefix re- 'again' and forzar (from Latin fortis 'strong'), so refuerzo names an added support that makes something stronger.
Usage tips
- Because refuerzo is broad, use a context noun like dosis de refuerzo or clases de refuerzo to show whether it means a booster shot, remedial help, or extra personnel.
Other meanings
- booster shotnoun
- reinforcementsnoun
Opposites
- debilitamientoweakeningnoun
- disminucióndeclinenoun
Related words
- reforzarreinforceverb
- reforzamientoreinforcementnoun
- reforzadorreinforcement materialnoun