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feminine

foʁtaˈlezɐ

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Translation

fortress; fortitude, strength (of character)

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Word origin

From Latin fortis ('strong'), with the suffix -eza.

Origin
Latin
Root
fortis
English cognates
fort, fortress, force

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfortalezas

Examples

topo .

Tourists visit the fortress on top of the hill.

.

The fortress was built to protect the city.

.

She faced the illness with great fortitude.

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