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fortaleza

for-tah-LEH-sahfoɾtaˈleθa

fortress, castle

Also: stronghold, citadel
NounfA2
A massive, grey stone fortress with high defensive walls and several tall towers, situated prominently on a grassy hill.

📝 In Action

Visitamos la antigua fortaleza que protegía la ciudad del ataque pirata.

A2

We visited the old fortress that protected the city from the pirate attack.

La fortaleza tiene muros de piedra de tres metros de grosor.

B1

The stronghold has stone walls three meters thick.

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  • muros de la fortaleza – fortress walls

strength, resilience

Also: fortitude
NounfB1
A small, resilient bright green sapling growing vigorously and pushing its way up through a large, cracked piece of dry, brown earth, symbolizing resilience.

📝 In Action

Mostró gran fortaleza después de perder su trabajo.

B1

She showed great strength after losing her job.

Su fortaleza mental le ayudó a superar la enfermedad.

B2

His mental fortitude helped him overcome the illness.

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  • sacar fuerzas/fortaleza – to summon strength
  • mostrar fortaleza – to show strength

strong point, strength

Also: asset
NounfB2neutral/formal
A happy child expertly balancing the final block on top of an extremely tall, stable tower constructed from simple multicolored wooden blocks.

📝 In Action

Una de sus fortalezas es su habilidad para hablar en público.

B2

One of his strengths is his ability to speak publicly.

Necesitas identificar tus fortalezas y debilidades para mejorar.

C1

You need to identify your strengths and weaknesses in order to improve.

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  • fortalezas y debilidades – strengths and weaknesses

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Quick Quiz: fortaleza

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'fortaleza' to describe an emotional quality?

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The word comes from the Latin word *fortis*, meaning 'strong' or 'brave.' It has always referred to both physical strength and structures built to withstand attack.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: fortezzaPortuguese: fortalezaFrench: forteresse

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'fortaleza' y 'fuerza'?

'Fuerza' usually means physical power, effort, or energy (like lifting heavy things). 'Fortaleza' usually means mental or emotional strength, resilience, or refers to a physical structure (a castle).

¿Cómo se usa 'fortaleza' en un contexto de negocios?

In business or professional settings, 'fortalezas' (in the plural) are your strong points, skills, or advantages that make you good at your job.