mujer fuerte
/muxeɾ fweɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "strong woman" is translated into Spanish as mujer fuerte.
This phrase describes a woman who possesses either great physical power or a resilient and determined character.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mujer (woman) and fuerte (strong).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Central America, the colloquial term Chingona is used to describe a strong and fearless woman, similar to the English word "badass".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase with the indefinite article "a", you must use the feminine article una to form una mujer fuerte. When using the definite article "the", use the feminine article la to form la mujer fuerte.
How do you pronounce it?
/muxeɾ fweɾte/
Did you know?
- While mujer fuerte is a standard way to describe a person, calling someone a mujer de hierro (woman of iron) is a common idiomatic way to praise her unbreakable willpower.
- The word fuerte shares a distant root with the English word 'forte', which refers to someone's particular strength or talent.
- While mujer fuerte is a compliment, the colloquial term Chingona can be an insult or a compliment depending entirely on the speaker's tone and the social context.
Examples in context
- Mary es una mujer fuerte.Mary is a strong woman.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase mujer fuerte.Tatoeba #1591604 by Shishir, translation #1588729 by Spamster
- ¡Ella es una mujer fuerte!She is a strong woman!
- Admiro su capacidad de liderazgo, es una mujer poderosa.I admire her leadership skills, she is a powerful woman.
- Lucía es una leona. Nunca se rinde y siempre logra sus metas.Lucía is a lioness. She never gives up and always achieves her goals.
- Marcela es una mujer firme que nunca compromete sus principios.Marcela is a firm woman who never compromises her principles.
- Ella es una mujer fuerte y decidida.She is a strong and determined woman.
- Mi abuela siempre fue una mujer fuerte.My grandmother was always a strong woman.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a character in a movie.
- LucíaEsa protagonista es una mujer fuerte.That protagonist is a strong woman.
- MateoSí, Lucía, es muy valiente.Yes, Lucía, she is very brave.
- Lucía¿Te gusta su personalidad?Do you like her personality?
- MateoMe encanta la historia de esa mujer fuerte.I love the story of that strong woman.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fuerte, mujer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
