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fortify in Portuguese

fortify in Portuguese is fortalecer, fortificar — fortify means to strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.

fortify in Portuguese

fortalecer
verb
fortificar
verb
To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.
fortalecer
verb
To increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.), or put (it or them) in a defensive position.

What does "fortify" mean?

  1. verb To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.
    "The town fortified its walls before the invasion."
  2. verb To make someone or something mentally or physically stronger.
    "A good breakfast fortified her for the long hike ahead."
  3. verb To add vitamins, minerals, or alcohol to something to increase its strength or nutritional value.
    "The bread is fortified with extra folic acid."
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fortify in a sentence

  • The town fortified its walls before the invasion.
  • A good breakfast fortified her for the long hike ahead.
  • The bread is fortified with extra folic acid.

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What is "fortify" in Portuguese?

"fortify" in Portuguese is fortalecer, fortificar. fortify means: To strengthen a place against attack, usually with walls or defenses.

How do you use "fortify" in a sentence?

Example: "The town fortified its walls before the invasion." In Portuguese, "fortify" is fortalecer, fortificar.

Are there other ways to say "fortify" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "fortify": fortalecer, fortificar.

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