fuerza
strength · force
Es la capacidad de mover o levantar cosas, o de resistir un peso o presión.
Definition & meaning
Fuerza means strength or force. It can refer to physical strength, the force exerted on something, or inner strength and determination.
It can also mean power or influence, and in the plural, troops or armed forces.
Grammar & Word origin
Fuerza is a feminine noun: la fuerza. Its plural is las fuerzas.
It comes from Latin fortia, related to fortis, meaning “strong.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- fortaleza — strength or fortitude, especially inner strength; it can also mean “fortress.”
- energía — energy or vigor, emphasizing vitality rather than force.
- poder — power or authority, especially the ability to influence or control.
- debilidad — weakness, the opposite of strength.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ella tiene mucha fuerza para levantar las pesas.verb
She has a lot of strength to lift the weights.
Necesito más fuerza para levantar esto.verb
I need more strength to lift this.
Ella muestra mucha fuerza en los momentos difíciles.verb
She shows a lot of strength in difficult moments.
No tengo tanta fuerza.verb
I don't have that much strength.
La fuerza del viento es importante.verb
The strength of the wind is important.
¿Qué fuerzas movieron las piedras grandes?verb
What forces moved the large stones?
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