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to fortify
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fortificar
to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it
Transitive: to fortify a place
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Ejemplos
The city decided to fortify its borders with a tall, robust wall to deter potential invaders.
La ciudad decidió fortificar sus fronteras con un muro alto y robusto para disuadir a los posibles invasores.
1.1
fortificar
to make someone or something stronger or more powerful
Transitive: to fortify sth
Ejemplos
Drinking milk regularly can fortify your bones with essential nutrients.
Beber leche regularmente puede fortalecer tus huesos con nutrientes esenciales.
1.2
fortalecer, reforzar
to strengthen the defenses of an army, group, or position
Transitive: to fortify military forces
Ejemplos
They fortified the soldiers with additional supplies before the battle.
Fortalecieron a los soldados con suministros adicionales antes de la batalla.
02
fortalecer, enriquecer
to add spirits, such as brandy, to wine to increase its alcohol content and create port or sherry
Transitive: to fortify an alcoholic drink
Ejemplos
The winemaker decided to fortify the wine with brandy to create a richer flavor.
El vinicultor decidió fortificar el vino con brandy para crear un sabor más rico.
2.1
enriquecer, fortificar
to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content
Transitive: to fortify food or drinks
Ejemplos
Many breakfast cereals are fortified with extra iron and vitamins to improve nutrition.
Muchos cereales para el desayuno están fortificados con hierro y vitaminas adicionales para mejorar la nutrición.
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