forceful

BrE /ˈfɔːs.fəl/ AmE /ˈfɔːrs.fəl/

adjective en → es

1 STRONG [attributive, predicative] B2

having or showing great strength, power, or determination

fuerte, poderoso, decidido

  • a forceful person/argument

Collocations forceful personality · forceful argument

  • She is a very forceful personality.

    Ella es una persona muy fuerte y decidida.

2 VIOLENT [attributive, predicative] B2

using or involving physical strength, especially in an aggressive way

brutal, violento, agresivo

  • a forceful attack

Collocations forceful attack · forceful action

  • The police made a forceful entry into the building.

    La policía entró en el edificio de manera violenta y agresiva.