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fuertes

FWEHR-tess/ˈfweɾtes/

“fuertes” means “strong” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

strong, robust

Also: powerful, tough
Adjectivem/f (plural)A1
A smiling brown bear easily lifting a massive gray boulder above its head, demonstrating physical strength.

📝 In Action

Mis piernas están muy fuertes después de correr la maratón.

A1

My legs are very strong after running the marathon.

Necesitamos cables más fuertes para levantar esa carga.

A2

We need stronger cables to lift that load.

Ellos son atletas muy fuertes y dedicados.

A1

They are very strong and dedicated athletes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • débiles (weak)
  • frágiles (fragile)

Common Collocations

  • músculos fuertes – strong muscles
  • manos fuertes – strong hands

intense, loud

Also: heavy, severe
Adjectivem/f (plural)B1
A storybook character reacting intensely to a strong flavor, shown by their red face, wide eyes, and steam rising from their head after biting a chili pepper.

📝 In Action

Hubo lluvias muy fuertes en la costa anoche.

B1

There were very heavy rains on the coast last night.

Los olores de estas especias son demasiado fuertes.

B2

The smells of these spices are too intense.

Los gritos de los aficionados eran muy fuertes.

B1

The fans' shouts were very loud.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intensos (intense)
  • altos (loud (volume))

Antonyms

  • suaves (mild/soft)
  • ligeros (light)

Common Collocations

  • vientos fuertes – strong/heavy winds
  • dolores fuertes – severe pains

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fuertes" in Spanish:

robust→severe→tough→

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Quick Quiz: fuertes

Question 1 of 2

Which English word best translates 'fuertes' in the sentence: 'Las lluvias fueron tan fuertes que inundaron la calle.'

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📚 Etymology▼

The word 'fuerte' comes directly from the Latin word *fortis*, which meant 'strong,' 'brave,' or 'powerful.' It is a very old and stable word in Spanish, keeping its meaning centered on power and resilience.

First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

French: fortItalian: forte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'fuerte' (singular) end in 'e' but still work for masculine nouns?

Most Spanish adjectives that end in '-o' or '-a' change gender, but adjectives that end in '-e' (like 'fuerte', 'verde', or 'grande') are universal. They work for both masculine and feminine nouns in the singular, and their plural form ('fuertes') works for both genders too.