Hola, Conjugation Champions!
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!
Try using “reforzar” in your sentences today. Share your practice sentences on our app’s community board, and don’t forget to check out the practice exercises tailored for you.
Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “reforzar”:
- We strengthen our immune system by eating healthy.
- They reinforced the walls last year.
- She used to reinforce her points with statistics.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Saludos,
DOMA Games team
Answers to Quiz
- Nosotros reforzamos nuestro sistema inmunológico comiendo sano.
- Ellos reforzaron las paredes el año pasado.
- Ella reforzaba sus puntos con estadísticas.