strength in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for strength in the English»Spanish Dictionary

strength [Am strɛŋ(k)θ, Brit strɛŋθ, strɛŋkθ] N

1.1. strength U:

strength (of persons) (physical energy)

fuerza(s) f(pl)

strength (health)

fortaleza f física

with all my strength

con todas mis fuerzas

with all my strength

con toda mi fuerza

he doesn't know his own strength!

¡no sabe la fuerza que tiene!

he doesn't know his own strength!

¡no tiene conciencia de su propia fuerza!

his strength failed him

le fallaron las fuerzas

you must rest now to get your strength back

ahora tienes que descansar para recuperarte or para recobrar las fuerzas

to save one's strength

ahorrar (las) energías

1.2. strength U:

strength (of persons) (emotional, mental)

fortaleza f

strength (in adversity)

fortaleza f

strength (in adversity)

entereza f

he prayed for strength to withstand temptation

rezó pidiendo fortaleza para resistir la tentación

strength of will

fuerza f de voluntad

strength of character

firmeza f de carácter

strength of character

fortaleza f de carácter

strength of purpose

resolución f

strength of purpose

determinación f

give me strength! inf

¡Dios me dé paciencia!

2. strength U (of economy, currency):

strength

solidez f

political/military strength

poderío m político/militar

the independence movement is growing or gaining in strength

el movimiento independentista es cada día más fuerte

a show of strength

una demostración or exhibición de fuerza or de poderío

to negotiate from (a position of) strength

negociar desde una posición fuerte

3.1. strength U:

strength (of materials)

resistencia f

strength (of wind, current)

fuerza f

strength (of drug, solution)

concentración f

strength (of tea, coffee)

lo fuerte

strength (of alcoholic drink)

graduación f

3.2. strength U:

strength (of sound, light)

potencia f

strength (of emotions)

intensidad f

strength (of spices)

lo fuerte

3.3. strength U (of magnet, lens):

strength

potencia f

3.4. strength U:

strength (of argument, evidence)

lo convincente

strength (of protests)

lo enérgico

we employed her on the strength of his recommendation

la contratamos basándonos en su recomendación

on the strength of that performance she was offered a part in the movie

en virtud de esa actuación le ofrecieron un papel en la película

on the strength of that performance she was offered a part in the movie

esa actuación le valió la oferta de un papel en la película

4. strength C (strong point):

strength

virtud f

strength

punto m fuerte

the strengths and weaknesses of the play

las virtudes y defectos de la obra

the strengths and weaknesses of the play

los puntos fuertes y débiles de la obra

from strength to strength the firm has gone from strength to strength since she took over

la empresa ha tenido un éxito tras otro desde que ella está al frente

his career seems to be going from strength to strength

su carrera marcha viento en popa

5. strength U or C (number):

strength

número m

strength MIL

efectivos mpl

the strength of the workforce has fallen by 50%

el número de trabajadores ha descendido en un 50%

they have a peacetime strength of 100, 000 men

en tiempo de paz tienen 100.000 efectivos militares

we're below or under strength at the moment

en este momento estamos cortos de personal

we're below or under strength at the moment

en este momento mucha gente está ausente

their fans were there in strength

sus hinchas estaban allí en bloque or en masa

is he on the strength?

¿forma parte del personal?

full-strength ADJ

full-strength

sin diluir

fighting strength N MIL

fighting strength

capacidad f ofensiva

half-strength ADJ

half-strength

diluido al 50%

industrial-strength [Am ɪnˈdəstriəl strɛŋ(k)θ, Brit] ADJ

1. industrial-strength solvent/cleaner/abrasive:

industrial-strength

para uso industrial

2. industrial-strength deodorant/soap:

industrial-strength

superpotente

tensile strength N

tensile strength

resistencia f a la tensión

Translations for strength in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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intensidad (de un terremoto)

strength

intensidad (del viento)

strength

fortaleza

strength

fortaleza

strength of spirit

chorro de voz

strength of voice

guáramo

strength of character

strength in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for strength in the English»Spanish Dictionary

strength [streŋθ] N

1. strength no pl:

strength (power)

fuerza f

strength (power)

ñeque m Chile, Ecua, Peru

strength of feeling, light

intensidad f

strength of alcohol

graduación f

strength of economy

solidez f

strength (mental firmness)

fortaleza f

2. strength (number of members):

strength

número m

to be at full strength

tener el cupo completo

to be below strength office

estar corto de personal

3. strength (strong point):

strength

punto m fuerte

one's strengths and weaknesses

sus virtudes y defectos

Phrases:

to go from strength to strength

ir cada vez mejor

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phenomenal strength

increíble

a tower of strength

un gran apoyo

to conserve strength

reservar energías

an indomitable strength of character

una fuerza de carácter indomable

Translations for strength in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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pujanza (fuerza)

strength

ñeque (fuerza)

strength

afianzamiento

strength

poderío

strength

virilidad

strength

strength Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be at full strength

tener el cupo completo

to be below strength office

estar corto de personal

to go from strength to strength

ir cada vez mejor

to summon up the courage/strength to do sth

armarse de valor/fuerzas para hacer algo

an indomitable strength of character

una fuerza de carácter indomable

to conserve strength

reservar energías

to find the strength (to do sth)

hallar las fuerzas (para hacer algo)

to be a pillar of strength

ser firme como una roca

(strength of) purpose

resolución f

a tower of strength

un gran apoyo

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He has superhuman strength and the ability to create smaller duplicates of himself that do his bidding.

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The league strength now became more fluctuating due to the unpredictability of promotion-relegation play-offs, and it moved between sixteen and nineteen clubs.

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Silver is a soft metal (MH 2.53) with low mechanical strength.

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Instead, the people should retreat into introspection, seeking to learn more about themselves so that they could grow in wisdom and strength.

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The strength of the link between obesity and specific conditions varies.

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The campus has taken on a new atmosphere, one of strength, respect and admiration.

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Another reason for polyandry is that the mountainous terrain makes some of the farm land difficult to farm, requiring more physical strength.

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The founding fathers knew that strength of character, and a common purpose are the foundation of successful institutions.

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He has sometimes worn an armored battle-suit containing an exoskeleton that amplifies his strength to superhuman levels.

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His immense strength and weight, added to his cleverness and agility, make him a powerful man.

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