fortalezas
/foɾtaleθas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'strengths' is translated into Spanish as fortalezas.
Fortalezas refers to the positive qualities, skills or character traits that a person or entity possesses. It is used to describe abstract capabilities rather than raw physical power.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from fuerte, meaning 'strong', via the noun fortaleza, which can mean 'strength' or 'fortress'.
Which one should you use?
While the Spanish word fuerza is used to refer to physical or raw power, fortalezas is used to describe abstract qualities, skills or character strengths.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase puntos fuertes is frequently used to express the idea of strengths in both formal and informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
Fortalezas is a feminine noun. The singular form is fortaleza, and any adjectives accompanying the word must also be feminine, such as in sus fortalezas principales.
How do you pronounce it?
/foɾtaleθas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word fortaleza is the standard term for a military 'stronghold'. This creates a linguistic link between a person's inner character and a physical stone defense.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you want to describe someone's strengths in a professional setting, you might use the word virtudes instead of fortalezas.
- In religious or philosophical discussions, fortaleza is categorized as a specific virtue. It describes the 'strength of soul' needed to persevere through adversity rather than a skill one is born with.
Examples in context
- Toda nación, rica o pobre, tiene sus fortalezas y sus debilidades.Every nation, rich or poor, has its strengths and weaknesses.This sentence shows how the term can be applied to nations in relation to their weaknesses.Tatoeba #1712947 by teskmon, translation #1577335 by CM
- El éxito es el desarrollo de fortalezas. El fracaso es la acumulación de debilidades.Success is the development of strengths. Failure is the accumulation of weaknesses.This sentence describes the relationship between developing strengths and achieving success.Tatoeba #11980803 by Eremon, translation #10630081 by AlanF_US
- Todo el mundo tiene fortalezas y debilidades.Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.This sentence demonstrates the common pairing of strengths and weaknesses when describing people.Tatoeba #2658 by sarostegui, translation #1453 by kebukebu
- Tengo muchas virtudes que me ayudan a ser un buen líderI have many strengths that help me be a good leader
- Mis fortalezas son la creatividad y la capacidad de trabajo en equipoMy strengths are creativity and teamwork
- Mis puntos fuertes son la habilidad para resolver problemas y mi sentido del humorMy strengths are problem-solving ability and my sense of humor
- Tengo varios talentos, como tocar la guitarra y bailarI have various talents, like playing the guitar and dancing
- Mis capacidades principales son la organización y la comunicaciónMy main abilities are organization and communication
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are preparing for a job interview.
- DanielTengo que pensar en mis fortalezas.I have to think about my strengths.
- SofíaTú eres muy organizado, esa es una de tus fortalezas.You are very organized, that is one of your strengths.
- Daniel¿Crees que el jefe valore esas fortalezas?Do you think the boss values those strengths?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, son muy importantes para este puesto.Yes, Daniel, they are very important for this position.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
