Fuerte
Example: El viento es muy fuerte hoy en la ciudad.
Definition
"Fuerte" describes something that has great strength, power, or intensity, such as a strong wind or a forceful impact. It emphasizes the high degree of physical or metaphorical power present in the subject it describes.
Etymology
The word "fuerte" comes from the Latin word 'fortis,' meaning strong or brave. Over time, it evolved through Old Spanish into the modern term 'fuerte,' keeping its core meaning related to strength and power. Did you know the English word 'fortitude' shares the same Latin root?
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"Fuerte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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