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/fɔːrts/ /foʊrts/

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noun

Fuertes

A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Examples :

"During the war, soldiers lived and fought in the forts built along the border. "

Durante la guerra, los soldados vivían y luchaban en los fuertes construidos a lo largo de la frontera.

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noun

Fuertes

Any permanent army post.

Examples :

"During the war, many soldiers lived in forts to protect the country. "

Durante la guerra, muchos soldados vivían en fuertes para proteger el país.

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noun

Puesto comercial, factoría

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

Examples :

"During the fur trade era, many forts along the rivers served as vital trading posts where indigenous people exchanged furs for European goods. "

Durante la era del comercio de pieles, muchos puestos comerciales a lo largo de los ríos sirvieron como puestos comerciales vitales donde los pueblos indígenas intercambiaban pieles por bienes europeos.

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verb

Fortificar, construir fuertes

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

Examples :

"The children used blankets and chairs to forts their living room into a secret hideaway. "

Los niños usaron mantas y sillas para fortificar su sala de estar en un escondite secreto.

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