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fortification

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun

Fortificación

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

Examples :

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "
El proyecto de fortificación de la escuela implicó la adición de muros altos y cámaras de seguridad para mejorar la seguridad.
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noun

Fortificación, fortaleza

That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.

Examples :

"The old city walls are an impressive fortification that has protected the city for centuries. "
Las antiguas murallas de la ciudad son una impresionante fortificación que ha protegido la ciudad durante siglos.
military architecture building war

Related Words

Illustration ingredients

ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

Ingredientes

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

La receta del pastel enumera la harina, el azúcar y los huevos como ingredientes principales.

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fortifies verb

/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪz/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪz/

Fortifica, refuerza

"The army fortifies the border to protect the country from invasion. "

El ejército fortifica la frontera para proteger al país de la invasión.

Illustration strengthen

strengthen verb

/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/

Fortalecer, reforzar

"strengthen a muscle"

Fortalecer un músculo.

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

Especialmente, particularmente

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Mi hermana es muy servicial, especialmente cuando se trata de organizar cosas.

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Anterior, antiguo

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Mi vecino anterior, un maestro jubilado, todavía visita la escuela de vez en cuando.

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

Siglos

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Las antiguas pirámides han permanecido durante siglos, presenciando el auge y la caída de las civilizaciones.

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fortifying verb

/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪɪŋ/

Fortificar, reforzar

"The soldiers were fortifying the town with sandbags and barbed wire to prepare for the enemy's arrival. "

Los soldados estaban fortificando la ciudad con sacos de arena y alambre de púas para prepararse para la llegada del enemigo.

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effectiveness noun

/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/ /əˈfɛktɪvnəs/

Eficacia, efectividad

"The effectiveness of the drug was well established."

La eficacia del medicamento estaba bien establecida.

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noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Notable, perceptible

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "

La diferencia en su corte de pelo fue notable de inmediato.

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fortified noun

/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪd/

Vino fortificado

"We enjoyed a glass of fortified after dinner. "

Disfrutamos de una copa de vino fortificado después de la cena.

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protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

Proteger, defender, resguardar

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Los condones están diseñados para proteger contra las enfermedades de transmisión sexual.

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impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Impresionante, impactante

"an impressive movie"

Una película impresionante.