Fuerte can describe strength or intensity; its meaning depends on the noun and context.
The idea
The singular fuerte is the same for masculine and feminine nouns; the plural is fuertes.
Examples
- El viento es fuerte esta tarde.The wind is strong this afternoon.
- Ella es fuerte y lleva la caja.She is strong and carries the box.
- Estas bolsas son fuertes y no se rompen fácilmente.These bags are strong and do not tear easily.
- Prefiero un café fuerte por la mañana.I prefer strong coffee in the morning.
- Los sonidos fuertes me despiertan.Loud sounds wake me up.
- Su voz es fuerte y clara.Her voice is loud and clear.
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Watch out
Fuerte can mean loud for a sound and strong for coffee, not only physically powerful.
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Choose the singular form: El viento es ___. (fuerte / fuertes)
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fuerte
Fuerte agrees with the singular noun viento.
Choose the plural form: Las bolsas son ___. (fuertes / fuerte)
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fuertes
Fuertes agrees in number with the plural noun bolsas.
Choose the adjective matching the description: El café tiene mucho sabor y concentración: está ___. (fuerte / débil)
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fuerte
Fuerte can describe coffee with an intense taste; débil means weak.
Practice round
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Choose the singular form: El viento es ___. (fuerte / fuertes)
Choose the plural form: Las bolsas son ___. (fuertes / fuerte)
Choose the adjective matching the description: El café tiene mucho sabor y concentración: está ___. (fuerte / débil)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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