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strengthen in Portuguese

strengthen in Portuguese is fortalecer, reforçar — strengthen means to make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.

strengthen in Portuguese

fortalecer
verb
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
reforçar
verb
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

What does "strengthen" mean?

  1. verb To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
    "We need to strengthen the old bridge before heavy lorries can use it again."
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strengthen in a sentence

  • We need to strengthen the old bridge before heavy lorries can use it again.
  • Regular exercise strengthens the heart.

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What is "strengthen" in Portuguese?
"strengthen" in Portuguese is fortalecer, reforçar. strengthen means: To make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.
How do you use "strengthen" in a sentence?
Example: "We need to strengthen the old bridge before heavy lorries can use it again." In Portuguese, "strengthen" is fortalecer, reforçar.
Are there other ways to say "strengthen" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "strengthen": fortalecer, reforçar.
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