muy fuerte
/mui fweɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "very strong" is translated into Spanish as muy fuerte.
muy fuerte is used to describe having a great deal of physical power or intensity. This includes describing the physical strength of a person, the intensity of a sensation such as a smell or a sound or the potency of substances like coffee or alcohol.
Which one should you use?
While muy fuerte is the standard, other forms can be used to change the tone. Sumamente fuerte emphasizes great strength or intensity, whereas Increíblemente fuerte conveys astonishment or surprise at the level of strength. In informal speech, Superfuerte intensifies the meaning and Mega fuerte adds a playful and exaggerated tone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Caribbean, speakers often use Bien fuerte to mean "very strong". In Mexico and some Central American countries, you may hear the expression Requete fuerte used for emphasis.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase muy fuerte is gender-neutral. It does not change its form based on whether the person or object being described is masculine or feminine.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, muy fuerte is often used to describe an emotional shock or a tragedy, meaning 'too much to handle'.
- The English word 'forte', meaning a person's strong point, is actually a linguistic relative of the Spanish fuerte.
- In some contexts, muy fuerte can describe a person's character or resolve, implying they are mentally resilient rather than physically muscular.
Examples in context
- Sopla un aire muy fuerte.There's a very strong wind blowing.This sentence shows how to describe the intensity of the wind using muy fuerte.Tatoeba #2259502 by cueyayotl, translation #2259501 by _undertoad
- Este whisky es muy fuerte.This whisky is very strong.This sentence illustrates how to describe the potency of a substance using muy fuerte.Tatoeba #2127667 by Shishir, translation #1775010 by CM
- Tom es un hombre muy fuerte.Tom is a very strong man.This sentence demonstrates describing a person's physical strength using muy fuerte.Tatoeba #1234774 by hayastan, translation #1025126 by CK
- El atleta es muy fuerteThe athlete is very strong
- La tormenta fue sumamente fuerteThe storm was extremely strong
- Tiene una resistencia increíblemente fuerteIt has an incredibly strong resistance
- El tipo es muy fuerteThe guy is very strong
- ¡Ese chico es re fuerte!That boy is really strong!
- Esa bebida está superfuerteThat drink is super strong
- ¡Vaya golpe, fue mega fuerte!Wow, that was a mega-strong hit!
- Esa salsa está bien fuerteThat salsa is very strong
- El viento sopla requete fuerteThe wind blows extremely strong
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Example conversation
Javier and María are at a gym.
- María¿Viste a Javier entrenar hoy?Did you see Javier training today?
- JavierSí, él es muy fuerte.Yes, he is very strong.
- MaríaEs verdad, levanta mucho peso.It's true, he lifts a lot of weight.
- JavierMaría también es muy fuerte.María is also very strong.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fuerte, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
