Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Strong" in Portuguese: forte
forte
Strong in Portuguese is forte. It fits people, coffee, wind, and opinions: café forte, vento forte.
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How to pronounce forte
Say it
FOR-chee
/ˈfoʁ.tʃi/
FOR-chee
"Strong" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| forte | strong Same for masc/fem singular. | Same for masc/fem singular. |
| muito forte | very strong Intensity. | Intensity. |
| café forte | strong coffee Taste. | Taste. |
| mais forte | stronger Comparison. | Comparison. |
How to use forte in real life
- 1Gym
Ele ficou forte depois de treinar o ano todo.
He got strong after training all year.
Physical strength.
- 2Coffee order
Me vê um café bem forte, sem açúcar.
I’ll take a really strong coffee, no sugar.
Taste.
- 3Weather
Hoje o vento está forte na praia.
Today the wind is strong at the beach.
Nature.
Mistakes English speakers make with forte
Incorrect: Ela é forta.
Correct: Ela é forte.
Forte does not change for feminine singular.
Incorrect: O café está strong.
Correct: O café está forte.
Use forte.
Good to know
Forte covers body strength and intensity — coffee, pepper, opinions, storms. Brazilians also say pessoa forte for solid character, not only muscles.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering coffee after a night out
ChatPal
Você aguenta café forte agora?
Can you handle strong coffee now?
You
Quero forte sim — dormi mal.
I want it strong yes — I slept badly.
ChatPal
Dois fortes, então.
Two strong ones, then.
You
Perfeito. Sem açúcar no meu.
Perfect. No sugar in mine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Strong" in Portuguese
Feminine form?
Still forte in the singular.
Stronger?
Mais forte.
Strong coffee?
Café forte.
Weak?
Fraco / fraca.
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