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fuerza

force

noun FWEHR-sah Common

Origin: From Latin fortia, from fortis (strong).

Also means

strength

Usage Note

Fuerza covers physical strength, a military or police force (las fuerzas armadas = armed forces), and figurative force (la fuerza de la costumbre = the force of habit). The phrase a la fuerza means 'by force' or 'necessarily'. The adjective is fuerte (strong).

Examples

"La fuerza del viento tumbó varios árboles."

Natural Translation

The force of the wind knocked over several trees.

Literal Translation

The force of-the wind knocked-over several trees.

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