Reforçar
Example: Precisamos reforçar a segurança antes do evento começar.
Definition
"Reforçar" means to strengthen or make something stronger, especially in contexts like security, structures, or arguments. It involves adding support or additional resources to ensure greater firmness, effectiveness, or protection, as in 'We need to reinforce the security before the event starts.'
Etymology
The word "reforçar" comes from the Latin 'fortis,' meaning strong, combined with the prefix 're-' indicating repetition or intensification. It literally means 'to make strong again' or 'to strengthen further.' Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'force'?
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