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reforzado

reh-for-SAH-doh/reforˈsaðo/

reinforced

Also: strengthened, heavy-duty
A wooden crate with extra metal strips bolted onto the corners for added strength.

📝 In Action

El edificio tiene una estructura de hormigón reforzado.

B1

The building has a reinforced concrete structure.

Esta maleta tiene las esquinas reforzadas para los viajes largos.

B1

This suitcase has reinforced corners for long trips.

Lleva un cristal reforzado que es casi imposible de romper.

B2

It has reinforced glass that is almost impossible to break.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • blindado (armored)
  • fortalecido (strengthened)

Antonyms

  • debilitado (weakened)
  • frágil (fragile)

Common Collocations

  • hormigón reforzado – reinforced concrete
  • cristal reforzado – reinforced glass
  • suelo reforzado – reinforced floor

increased

Also: stepped-up, extra
AdjectivemB2formal
A large, thick stone wall protecting a small house from a heavy rainstorm.

📝 In Action

Hay una vigilancia reforzada en el aeropuerto por el evento.

B1

There is increased surveillance at the airport because of the event.

Tras la crisis, su autoridad salió reforzada.

B2

After the crisis, his authority came out strengthened.

Necesitas un apoyo reforzado para terminar este proyecto a tiempo.

C1

You need extra support to finish this project on time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intensificado (intensified)
  • aumentado (increased)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • vigilancia reforzada – increased surveillance
  • seguridad reforzada – tightened security
  • dosis reforzada – booster dose (medical)

Idioms & Expressions

  • salir reforzado – to emerge stronger from a difficult situation

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Quick Quiz: reforzado

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If you want to say the 'reinforced walls' (las paredes), which form do you use?

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From the Spanish verb 'reforzar', combining the prefix 're-' (meaning again or intensive) with 'fuerza' (force/strength), which comes from the Latin word 'fortis'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: renforcéItalian: rinforzato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reforzado' a verb or an adjective?

It can be both! It is the 'past participle' of the verb 'reforzar' (meaning it's used after 'have' or 'is'), but it most commonly works as an adjective to describe something that has been made stronger.

Can I use 'reforzado' for people?

Usually, we use it for things, systems, or positions. For people, we usually say someone is 'fuerte' (strong) or 'fortalecido' (mentally strengthened).

What is the difference between 'fuerte' and 'reforzado'?

'Fuerte' means something IS strong. 'Reforzado' means something was MADE stronger by adding something to it.