forte
strong; fit
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈfɔɾ.tɨ/
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Cultural Note
'Forte' applies to both physical and emotional strength. 'Abraço forte' (strong hug) is a very common way to sign off messages and letters in Portuguese, equivalent to 'big hug' in English.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele é muito forte.
He is very strong.
Tens de ser forte nesta situação.
You have to be strong in this situation.
Ela tem braços fortes de tanto nadar.
She has strong arms from all the swimming.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | fortes |
| masculine_plural | fortes |
| feminine_singular | forte |
| masculine_singular | forte |