fuertes
/FWEHR-tess/
strong
This bear is physically strong (fuerte), effortlessly lifting a giant rock.
fuertes(Adjective)
strong
?physically powerful
,robust
?well-built or resilient
powerful
?general strength
,tough
?durable material
📝 In Action
Mis piernas están muy fuertes después de correr la maratón.
A1My legs are very strong after running the marathon.
Necesitamos cables más fuertes para levantar esa carga.
A2We need stronger cables to lift that load.
Ellos son atletas muy fuertes y dedicados.
A1They are very strong and dedicated athletes.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'fuertes' is an adjective, it must agree with the noun it describes. Because it ends in '-es', it is always plural. The singular form is 'fuerte'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Gender
The singular form 'fuerte' ends in 'e', which means it works for both masculine and feminine nouns. Therefore, 'fuertes' is the plural for both genders (e.g., 'hombres fuertes' and 'mujeres fuertes').
The flavor of this chili pepper is very intense (fuerte).
fuertes(Adjective)
intense
?sensations, emotions, or flavors
,loud
?sounds or volume
heavy
?weather, like rain or winds
,severe
?criticism or pain
📝 In Action
Hubo lluvias muy fuertes en la costa anoche.
B1There were very heavy rains on the coast last night.
Los olores de estas especias son demasiado fuertes.
B2The smells of these spices are too intense.
Los gritos de los aficionados eran muy fuertes.
B1The fans' shouts were very loud.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Mucho' for Loudness
Mistake: "Using 'mucha' or 'mucho' to mean 'loud' (e.g., 'mucha música')."
Correction: To describe sound volume, use 'fuerte' (or 'alto'). For example, 'La música está muy fuerte' (The music is very loud).
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to Coffee/Alcohol
When talking about drinks, 'fuertes' means high in alcohol content or highly concentrated (like espresso). 'Me gustan los cafés fuertes'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 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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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.