La fuerza



Example: La fuerza del viento derribó varios árboles en la ciudad.

Definition


"La fuerza" refers to the physical strength or energy exerted by a person, object, or natural element, such as wind or water, capable of causing movement, damage, or impact, as in the phrase "La fuerza del viento derribó varios árboles en la ciudad."

Etymology


The term "la fuerza" comes from the Latin word 'fortia,' meaning strength or power. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify physical strength or power, often used to describe the energy behind natural phenomena or human effort. Did you know that "fuerza" is related to the English word "force," both sharing the same Latin root?

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"La fuerza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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