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to fortify
01
fortificar, reforçar
to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it
Transitive: to fortify a place
Exemplos
The city decided to fortify its borders with a tall, robust wall to deter potential invaders.
A cidade decidiu fortificar suas fronteiras com um muro alto e robusto para dissuadir potenciais invasores.
The ancient city walls were built to fortify the settlement against invading armies.
As antigas muralhas da cidade foram construídas para fortificar o assentamento contra exércitos invasores.
1.1
fortalecer, reforçar
to make someone or something stronger or more powerful
Transitive: to fortify sth
Exemplos
Drinking milk regularly can fortify your bones with essential nutrients.
Beber leite regularmente pode fortalecer seus ossos com nutrientes essenciais.
The city decided to fortify its defenses against potential natural disasters.
A cidade decidiu fortalecer suas defesas contra possíveis desastres naturais.
1.2
fortalecer, reforçar
to strengthen the defenses of an army, group, or position
Transitive: to fortify military forces
Exemplos
They fortified the soldiers with additional supplies before the battle.
Eles fortaleceram os soldados com suprimentos adicionais antes da batalha.
The troops were fortified with new armor to prepare for the upcoming conflict.
As tropas foram fortalecidas com nova armadura para se prepararem para o próximo conflito.
02
fortificar, 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
Exemplos
The winemaker decided to fortify the wine with brandy to create a richer flavor.
O viticultor decidiu fortificar o vinho com brandy para criar um sabor mais rico.
They fortify the sherry by adding extra alcohol during the fermentation process.
Eles fortificam o xerez adicionando álcool extra durante o processo de fermentação.
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
Exemplos
Many breakfast cereals are fortified with extra iron and vitamins to improve nutrition.
Muitos cereais matinais são fortificados com ferro e vitaminas extras para melhorar a nutrição.
The milk is fortified with vitamin D to help support bone health.
O leite é fortificado com vitamina D para ajudar a apoiar a saúde óssea.
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