Spanish verb of the day: Reforzar

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Welcome to today’s edition of your daily Spanish conjugation blog! Today, we’re focusing on the verb reforzar, which means “to reinforce” or “to strengthen.” Whether you’re reinforcing your skills, strengthening a structure, or bolstering your argument, “reforzar” is the verb you need. Let’s explore its conjugation, uses, and some handy tips to master it.

Definition and Meaning

Reforzar: To reinforce, to strengthen.

Example: Necesitamos reforzar la estructura del puente. (We need to reinforce the structure of the bridge.)

Present Tense Conjugation

Yo: refuerzo
Tú: refuerzas
Él/Ella/Usted: refuerza
Nosotros/Nosotras: reforzamos
Vosotros/Vosotras: reforzáis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: refuerzan

Example: Yo refuerzo mi vocabulario cada día. (I reinforce my vocabulary every day.)

Preterite Tense Conjugation

Yo: reforcé
Tú: reforzaste
Él/Ella/Usted: reforzó
Nosotros/Nosotras: reforzamos
Vosotros/Vosotras: reforzasteis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: reforzaron

Example: Ayer, tú reforzaste tu argumento con más datos. (Yesterday, you strengthened your argument with more data.)

Imperfect Tense Conjugation

Yo: reforzaba
Tú: reforzabas
Él/Ella/Usted: reforzaba
Nosotros/Nosotras: reforzábamos
Vosotros/Vosotras: reforzabais
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes: reforzaban

Example: Cuando éramos niños, nosotros reforzábamos nuestras amistades jugando juntos. (When we were kids, we used to strengthen our friendships by playing together.)

Usage Tips

Irregular Stem Change: Note that in the present tense, “reforzar” undergoes a stem change from “o” to “ue” in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Common Contexts: This verb is often used in contexts such as reinforcing structures, strengthening arguments, or bolstering skills.
Pronunciation: Remember to emphasize the second syllable: re-FOR-zar.

Sentence Practice

Present Tense: Nosotros reforzamos la seguridad del edificio. (We reinforce the security of the building.)
Preterite Tense: Ella reforzó sus conocimientos antes del examen. (She reinforced her knowledge before the exam.)
Imperfect Tense: Ellos reforzaban sus lazos familiares durante las vacaciones. (They used to strengthen their family bonds during the holidays.)

Practice Makes Perfect!

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