What does fortalecer in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word fortalecer in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use fortalecer in Spanish.

The word fortalecer in Spanish means strengthen, strengthen, boost, get stronger, grow strong, strengthen your spirit. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word fortalecer

strengthen

verbo transitivo (robustecer, vigorizar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El ejercicio fortalece los músculos.
Exercise strengthens the muscles.

strengthen, boost

verbo transitivo (cosa: reforzar, afianzar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El Secretario de Comercio ha fortalecido la economía a base de exportaciones.
The Secretary of Commerce has strengthened (or: boosted) the economy by increasing exports.

get stronger, grow strong

verbo pronominal (vigorizarse)

Su salud se fortaleció gracias al ejercicio físico.
Her health got stronger thanks to physical exercise.

strengthen your spirit

(reforzar el alma)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La lectura fortaleció el espíritu de Miguel.
Reading strengthened Miguel's spirit.

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