noun🔗ShareFuerzas, vigorStrength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect."the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"La fuerza de una apelación, un argumento o un contrato.energyphysicsabilitymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerza, violencia, coacciónPower exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion."The bullies used forces to take the younger boy's lunch money. "Los matones usaron la fuerza para quitarle el dinero del almuerzo al niño más pequeño.politicsgovernmentpolicemilitarylawactionwarstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerzas, poderAnything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing."The forces of stress from her demanding job were changing her personality. "Las fuerzas del estrés de su exigente trabajo estaban cambiando su personalidad.physicsenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerzasA physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)"The forces exerted by the wind pushed the swing back and forth. "Las fuerzas ejercidas por el viento empujaron el columpio de un lado a otro.physicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerzasSomething or anything that has the power to produce a physical effect upon something else, such as causing it to move or change shape."The forces of wind and rain eroded the old stone wall over many years. "Las fuerzas del viento y la lluvia erosionaron el antiguo muro de piedra durante muchos años.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerzasA group that aims to attack, control, or constrain."police force"Fuerza policialmilitarygroupwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerzas, poderThe ability to attack, control, or constrain."show of force"Demostración de fuerzaabilitymilitaryenergyactionwarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForzajeA magic trick in which the outcome is known to the magician beforehand, especially one involving the apparent free choice of a card by another person."The magician used a clever forces to make sure I chose the Queen of Hearts. "El mago usó un forzaje ingenioso para asegurarse de que eligiera la Reina de Corazones.entertainmentgameactionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValidez, fuerza legalLegal validity."The law will come into force in January."La ley entrará en vigor en enero.lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerza, violenciaEither unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion."The police used forces to subdue the suspect who was resisting arrest. "La policía usó la fuerza para someter al sospechoso que se resistía al arresto.policelawgovernmentactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFuerza, efectoAbility of an utterance or its element (word, form, prosody, ...) to effect a given meaning."The emphasis on the word "never" in her apology weakened its forces, making it sound insincere. "El énfasis en la palabra "nunca" en su disculpa debilitó su fuerza, haciéndola sonar poco sincera.linguisticslanguagecommunicationwordabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa Fuerza(with the, often capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note."May the Forces be with you as you take your exam! "¡Que la Fuerza te acompañe en tu examen!culturestorymythologyentertainmentsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareViolarTo violate (a woman); to rape.sexinhumanlawbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsforzarse, hacer todo lo posibleTo exert oneself, to do one's utmost."To finish the project on time, he forced himself to work late into the night. "Para terminar el proyecto a tiempo, se esforzó por trabajar hasta altas horas de la noche.actionenergyabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, obligarTo compel (someone or something) to do something."The heavy rain forces us to stay inside. "La fuerte lluvia nos obliga a quedarnos adentro.actionorganizationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, obligarTo constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of."The coach forces the team to practice extra hours to overcome their weaknesses. "El entrenador fuerza al equipo a practicar horas extra para superar sus debilidades.actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, obligarTo drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb)."The strong wind forces the door shut. "El fuerte viento fuerza la puerta a cerrarse.energyphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, obligarTo cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force."The strong wind forces the door open, even though I tried to keep it closed. "El fuerte viento fuerza la puerta a abrirse, aunque intenté mantenerla cerrada.actionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, abrir a la fuerzaTo forcibly open (a door, lock etc.)."To force a lock."Forzar una cerradura.actionpolicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, tomar por la fuerzaTo obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress."The rebels forced the heavily guarded border crossing after days of fierce fighting. "Los rebeldes tomaron por la fuerza el cruce fronterizo fuertemente custodiado después de días de feroces combates.militarywaractionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar el outTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground."Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag."Jones forzó el out del corredor en segunda pisando la base.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar(whist) To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold."In bridge, West forces East to trump by leading a spade when East has no spades left. "En el bridge, Oeste fuerza a Este a triunfar al jugar una pica cuando Este no tiene más picas.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer cumplir, obligar, forzarTo put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce."The police can force people to follow the law. "La policía puede obligar a la gente a cumplir la ley.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReforzar, guarnecerTo provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison."The general decided to force the border with additional troops to prevent any incursions. "El general decidió reforzar la frontera con tropas adicionales para prevenir cualquier incursión.militarywargovernmentnationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForzar, valorar, importarTo allow the force of; to value; to care for."The teacher forces her students' creativity by encouraging them to explore different art styles. "La maestra valora la creatividad de sus estudiantes al animarlos a explorar diferentes estilos de arte.valueattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCascada, catarataA waterfall or cascade."After a heavy rain, the mountain forces roared with a thunderous sound. "Después de una fuerte lluvia, las cascadas de la montaña rugieron con un sonido atronador.naturegeographygeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRellenar, rehogarTo stuff; to lard; to farce."The chef forces the turkey with sausage meat before roasting it. "El chef rellena el pavo con carne de salchicha antes de asarlo.foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTropas, fuerzasTroops (plural only)."The general sent forces to protect the border. "El general envió tropas para proteger la frontera.militarywarnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlantilla, instrumentaciónThe orchestral instrumentation (and voices) used in a musical production (nearly always used in plural form only)."The conductor carefully selected the forces needed for the symphony, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. "El director seleccionó cuidadosamente la instrumentación necesaria para la sinfonía, incluyendo cuerdas, maderas, metales y percusión.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa policía, fuerzas del orden(law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary."He joined the police force a long time ago, when he lived in Virginia."Se unió a la policía hace mucho tiempo, cuando vivía en Virginia.policeorganizationlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
