Hola, Conjugation Champions!
Welcome to today’s edition of your daily Spanish conjugation blog! Today, we’re focusing on the verb fortalecer, which means “to strengthen” or “to fortify.” Whether you’re strengthening your muscles, fortifying your knowledge, or bolstering your resolve, “fortalecer” is the verb you need. Let’s explore its conjugation, uses, and some handy tips to master it.
Definition and Meaning
Fortalecer: To strengthen, to fortify.
Example: Es importante fortalecer el sistema inmunológico. (It’s important to strengthen the immune system.)
Present Tense Conjugation
- Yo: fortalezco
- Tú: fortaleces
- Él/Ella/Usted: fortalece
- Nosotros/Nosotras: fortalecemos
- Vosotros/Vosotras: fortalecéis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: fortalecen
Example: Yo fortalezco mi cuerpo con ejercicio regular. (I strengthen my body with regular exercise.)
Preterite Tense Conjugation
- Yo: fortalecí
- Tú: fortaleciste
- Él/Ella/Usted: fortaleció
- Nosotros/Nosotras: fortalecimos
- Vosotros/Vosotras: fortalecisteis
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: fortalecieron
Example: Ayer, tú fortaleciste tu relación con tus amigos. (Yesterday, you strengthened your relationship with your friends.)
Imperfect Tense Conjugation
- Yo: fortalecía
- Tú: fortalecías
- Él/Ella/Usted: fortalecía
- Nosotros/Nosotras: fortalecíamos
- Vosotros/Vosotras: fortalecíais
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: fortalecían
Example: Cuando éramos niños, nosotros fortalecíamos nuestras mentes con juegos de memoria. (When we were kids, we used to strengthen our minds with memory games.)
Usage Tips
- Regular Verb: “Fortalecer” is regular in most tenses but note the “c” to “z” change in the first person singular of the present tense (yo fortalezco).
- Common Contexts: This verb is commonly used in contexts such as health, relationships, and skills enhancement.
- Pronunciation: Remember to stress the second “e”: for-ta-le-CER.
Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: Nosotros fortalecemos nuestra amistad con confianza. (We strengthen our friendship with trust.)
- Preterite Tense: Ella fortaleció su defensa en el debate. (She strengthened her defense in the debate.)
- Imperfect Tense: Ellos fortalecían su equipo con entrenamiento constante. (They used to strengthen their team with constant training.)
Practice Makes Perfect!
Try using “fortalecer” in your sentences today and practice with your favorite game in your Spanish Verb Conjugation app.
Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “fortalecer”:
- We strengthen our immune system by eating healthy.
- He strengthened his argument with facts.
- They used to strengthen their muscles with daily workouts.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Saludos,
DOMA Games team
Answers to Quiz
- Nosotros fortalecemos nuestro sistema inmunológico comiendo sano.
- Él fortaleció su argumento con hechos.
- Ellos fortalecían sus músculos con entrenamientos diarios.