la
feminine
/ˈfweɾθa/
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Translation
force, strength
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin fortia, from the neuter plural of Latin fortis ('strong').
- Origin
- Vulgar Latin
- Root
- fortia
- English cognates
- force, fort, effort
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralfuerzas
Examples
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I do not have the strength to lift the box.
Empujo .
He pushed the door hard.
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Willpower is everything.
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The force of the wind broke the kitchen window.
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She finds strength where there is none to keep working.
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