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01
fortificar
to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it
Transitive: to fortify a place
Example
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 posibles invasores.
The ancient city walls were built to fortify the settlement against invading armies.
Las antiguas murallas de la ciudad fueron construidas para fortificar el asentamiento contra ejércitos invasores.
1.1
fortificar
to make someone or something stronger or more powerful
Transitive: to fortify sth
Example
Drinking milk regularly can fortify your bones with essential nutrients.
The city decided to fortify its defenses against potential natural disasters.
1.2
fortificar, reforzar
to strengthen the defenses of an army, group, or position
Transitive: to fortify military forces
Example
They fortified the soldiers with additional supplies before the battle.
Reforzaron a los soldados con suministros adicionales antes de la batalla.
The troops were fortified with new armor to prepare for the upcoming conflict.
Las tropas fueron reforzadas con nueva armadura para prepararse para el conflicto que se avecina.
02
fortificar, espadar
to add spirits, such as brandy, to wine to increase its alcohol content and create port or sherry
Transitive: to fortify an alcoholic drink
Example
The winemaker decided to fortify the wine with brandy to create a richer flavor.
El enólogo decidió fortificar el vino con brandy para crear un sabor más rico.
They fortify the sherry by adding extra alcohol during the fermentation process.
Fortifican el jerez añadiendo alcohol extra durante el proceso de fermentación.
2.1
fortificar, enmendar
to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content
Transitive: to fortify food or drinks
Example
Many breakfast cereals are fortified with extra iron and vitamins to improve nutrition.
Muchos cereales de desayuno están fortificados con hierro extra y vitaminas para mejorar la nutrición.
The milk is fortified with vitamin D to help support bone health.
La leche está fortificada con vitamina D para ayudar a apoyar la salud ósea.
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fortify
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Adjective
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