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"Strong" in Spanish: fuerte
fuerte
Strong in Spanish is fuerte. Fuerte stays the same for él and ella. The plural is fuertes. Use fuerte for strength, bold flavor, or a tough person.
At the gym
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How to pronounce fuerte
Say it
FWEHR-teh
/ˈfweɾ.te/
FWEHR-teh. Stress FWEHR. Soft r; final e like eh.
"Strong" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| fuerte | strong Same form for masculine and feminine singular. | Same form for masculine and feminine singular. |
| fuertes | strong (plural) For more than one person or thing. | For more than one person or thing. |
| café fuerte | strong coffee Bold flavor. | Bold flavor. |
| más fuerte | stronger / louder Comparison; also volume. | Comparison; also volume. |
How to use fuerte in real life
- 1At the gym
Él es muy fuerte.
He is very strong.
Fuerte after ser.
- 2Ordering coffee
Quiero un café fuerte, por favor.
I want a strong coffee, please.
Café fuerte means bold coffee.
- 3About a teammate
Ella es fuerte y rápida.
She is strong and fast.
Fuerte does not add -a for ella.
Mistakes English speakers make with fuerte
Incorrect: Ella es fuerta.
Correct: Ella es fuerte.
Fuerte has no -a form. Say ella es fuerte.
Incorrect: Ellos son fuerte.
Correct: Ellos son fuertes.
Use plural fuertes for more than one.
Good to know
Fuerte covers body strength, bold coffee, and tough character. Más fuerte can also mean louder when you ask someone to speak up.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Moving a heavy suitcase
ChatPal
¿Eres bastante fuerte para levantarlo?
Are you strong enough to lift it?
You
Sí, soy fuerte. Ayúdame un poco.
Yes, I'm strong. Help me a little.
ChatPal
Wow, eres más fuerte que yo.
Wow, you're stronger than me.
You
O solo practiqué en el gimnasio.
Or I just practiced at the gym.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Strong" in Spanish
Does fuerte change for gender?
No. Él es fuerte and ella es fuerte. Plural: fuertes.
How do I say strong coffee?
Un café fuerte.
What does más fuerte mean?
Stronger, or louder for volume.
Ser or estar with fuerte?
Ser fuerte for lasting strength. Estar fuerte is less common for people.
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