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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