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forte.

strength (pronounced quality), strong suit

5 characters2 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɔʁ.t͡ʃi/Brazil[ˈfɔh.t͡ʃi]Brazil/ˈfɔɾ.t͡ʃi/São-Paulo/ˈfɔʁ.t͡ʃi/Rio-de-Janeiro

  1. strength (pronounced quality), strong suit

    masculine

  2. fortress

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese forte

adj/ˈfɔʁ.t͡ʃi/Brazil[ˈfɔh.t͡ʃi]Brazil/ˈfɔɾ.t͡ʃi/São-Paulo/ˈfɔʁ.t͡ʃi/Rio-de-Janeiro

  1. capable of producing great force; strong; forceful

    comparable · feminine · masculine
    O homem forte levantou o carro.

  2. capable of withstanding great force; strong; durable

    comparable · feminine · masculine

  3. highly stimulating to the senses; intense; extreme; strong

    comparable · feminine · masculine
    Senti um cheiro muito forte.

  4. fat

    comparable · euphemistic · feminine · masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese forte

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