Kilo Lingo

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

.

I do not have the strength to lift the box.

Empujo .

He pushed the door hard.

.

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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