increase strength

[ɪnˈkrɪs ˈstreŋθ]

verb phrase

aumentar a força

1. to make something or someone stronger or more powerful

Regular exercise will increase strength in your muscles.

O exercício regular aumentará a força dos seus músculos.

2. to enhance the intensity, power, or effectiveness of something

The company took measures to increase strength in its market position.

A empresa tomou medidas para aumentar a força da sua posição no mercado.

3. to boost physical or mental resilience

Meditation helps increase strength of mind and focus.

A meditação ajuda a aumentar a força mental e o foco.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aumentar a força

most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

aumentar a força / fortalecer

both terms used interchangeably

São Paulo

aumentar a força / potencializar

more formal contexts may use 'potencializar'

Portugal

aumentar a força / reforçar

'reforçar' more commonly used in European Portuguese

build muscle strength

gain strength

become stronger

fortify one's position

strengthen one's resolve

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