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fort

/fɔːt/ /fɔɹt/

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noun

Fuerte

A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Examples :

"The army built a fort on the hilltop to protect the border. "

El ejército construyó un fuerte en la cima de la colina para proteger la frontera.

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noun

Fuerte

Any permanent army post.

Examples :

"The soldiers stationed at the fort were responsible for protecting the border. "

Los soldados estacionados en el fuerte eran responsables de proteger la frontera.

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noun

Puesto comercial

An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.

Examples :

"The Hudson's Bay Company's fort was a crucial trading post for the local indigenous people. "

El puesto comercial de la Compañía de la Bahía de Hudson era un puesto comercial crucial para los indígenas locales.

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verb

Fortificar

To create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

Examples :

"The children fortified their bedroom with blankets and pillows to create a secret fort. "

Los niños fortificaron su dormitorio con mantas y almohadas para crear un fuerte secreto.

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