strengthen

fortalecer, reforzar

Hacer que alguien o algo tenga más fuerza o resista mejor los daños y las dificultades.

En inglés sencillo: To make someone or something stronger or better able to resist damage or difficulty.

• These exercises strengthen your legs.
• They strengthened the bridge with steel.
• Working together has strengthened our friendship.

Sinónimos: reinforce, fortify

Antónimos: weaken

Expresiones frecuentes: strengthen muscles, strengthen ties, strengthen a wall, strengthen an argument

fortalecerse, reforzarse

Adquirir más fuerza, poder o eficacia.

En inglés sencillo: To become stronger, more powerful, or more effective.

• The wind began to strengthen.
• The economy strengthened during the summer.
• Their confidence is strengthening with every success.

Sinónimos: grow stronger, improve

Antónimos: weaken

Expresiones frecuentes: wind strengthen, economy strengthen

animar, dar fuerzas

Dar a alguien valor o esperanza para afrontar una situación difícil.

En inglés sencillo: To give someone courage or hope to face something difficult.

• Her kind words strengthened me.
• His friends strengthened him during those lonely months.
• The letter strengthened her resolve to continue.

Sinónimos: encourage, hearten, embolden

Antónimos: discourage

Expresiones frecuentes: strengthen someone, strengthen someone’s resolve