fortaleza

Definitions of fortaleza
  1. noun
    a fortified defensive structure
    synonyms: alcazaba, alcázar, ciudadela, plaza, presidio
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    type of:
    guardia
    a structure used to defend against attack
  2. noun
    a strongly fortified defensive structure
    synonyms: baluarte, plaza, reducto
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    alcazaba, alcázar, baluarte, bastión, ciudadela
    a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
    blocao, fortín
    a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
    reducto
    an entrenched stronghold or refuge
    acrópolis
    the citadel in ancient Greek towns
    type of:
    guardia
    a structure used to defend against attack
  3. noun
    the property of being physically or mentally strong
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    antonyms:
    languidez
    the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
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    fuerza, fuerza muscular, músculo
    possessing muscular strength
    brazo, fuerza, poderío, pujanza
    physical strength
    lozanía, robustez, verdor, vigor
    the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
    accidente, aspereza, escabrosidad
    the property of being big and strong
    fuerza, robustez, solidez, tenacidad
    the property of something that is strongly built
    consistencia
    the muscle tone of healthy tissue
    invencibilidad
    the property being difficult or impossible to defeat
    invulnerabilidad
    the property of being invulnerable; the property of being incapable of being hurt (physically or emotionally)
    aguante, fondo, nervio, resistencia, vigor
    enduring strength and energy
    inmunidad
    the quality of being unaffected by something
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    propiedad
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
  4. noun
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
    synonyms: aguante, coraje, entereza, fuerza
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    agalla, agarre, arena, arresto, bandullo, barriga, bemol, buche, cipote, cojón, hombradía, hígado, lacha, mondongo, perendengue, redaño, tripa, vientre, vísceras
    fortitude and determination
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    coraje, valentía, valor
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
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