English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

strengthen in Spanish

strengthen in Spanish is fortalecer, reforzar, fortificar — strengthen means to make something stronger, more solid, or more effective.

strengthen in Spanish

fortalecer
verb
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
reforzar
verb
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
fortificar
verb
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
animar
verb
(transitive) To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.

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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish

strengthen in a sentence

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

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "strengthen" in Spanish?
"strengthen" in Spanish is fortalecer, reforzar, fortificar. 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 Spanish, "strengthen" is fortalecer, reforzar, fortificar.
Are there other ways to say "strengthen" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "strengthen": fortalecer, reforzar, fortificar, animar.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.