strong

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BrE /strɒŋ/ AmE /strɔːŋ/

adjective en → es

1 PHYSICALLY POWERFUL [T + obj] A1

having a lot of physical power and being able to lift heavy objects easily

fuerte, poderoso

  • be strong

Collocations strong muscles · a strong grip

  • He's very strong and can lift heavy weights.

    Es muy fuerte y puede levantar pesas pesadas.

2 MENTALLY RESILIENT [T + obj] A2

able to deal with difficult situations without becoming upset or weak

resiliente, fuerte mentalmente

  • be strong

Collocations strong character · a strong personality

  • She has a very strong will and never gives up.

    Ella tiene una voluntad muy fuerte y nunca se rinde.

1 LEGAL [T + obj] B2

having legal force or validity; binding in law

legal, obligatorio

  • be strong

Collocations a strong contract · strong legal rights

  • The agreement is legally binding and very strong.

    El acuerdo es legalmente vinculante y muy fuerte.

1 EVIDENCE [T + obj] B2

having a lot of evidence or proof to support it; convincing

convincente, sólido

  • be strong

Collocations strong evidence · a strong case

  • There is a lot of strong evidence to support the theory.

    Hay mucho evidencia sólida para respaldar la teoría.

1 FLAVOR [T + obj] B2

having a taste that is very noticeable or powerful

fuerte en sabor, potente

  • be strong

Collocations strong coffee · a strong flavor

  • The tea has a very strong taste.

    El té tiene un sabor muy fuerte.

1 SOUND [T + obj] B2

having a loud or powerful sound

fuerte en sonido, potente

  • be strong

Collocations a strong voice · strong music

  • She has a very strong singing voice.

    Ella tiene una voz muy fuerte para cantar.

1 EMOTION [T + obj] B2

having a lot of emotion or feeling; intense

fuerte en emociones, intenso

  • be strong

Collocations strong feelings · a strong emotion

  • He has very strong emotions about the issue.

    Él tiene muy fuertes emociones sobre el tema.

1 CONCENTRATION [T + obj] C1

having a high concentration of something; dense or thick

fuerte en concentración, denso

  • be strong

Collocations a strong smell · strong winds

  • The room has a very strong smell of paint.

    La habitación tiene un fuerte olor a pintura.