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strengthening

[/ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/]
noun/adjective/verb (gerund/present participle)
fortalecimento
1. The process of making something stronger or more robust
The strengthening of the company's financial position was crucial for growth.
O fortalecimento da posição financeira da empresa foi crucial para o crescimento.
2. The act of becoming stronger or more powerful
Strengthening of muscles requires consistent exercise.
O fortalecimento dos músculos requer exercício consistente.
3. Increasing in intensity or degree (adjective use)
The strengthening wind made sailing difficult.
O vento crescente/intensificado tornou a navegação difícil.
Synonyms
reinforcementconsolidationfortificationenhancementintensification
Antonyms
weakeningdeteriorationdiminishingenfeebling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecimento
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fortalecimento
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecimento
standard usage
Portugal
fortalecimento/reforço
reforço also used for reinforcement context

Related Idioms & Phrases

strengthen one's grip
strengthen ties/bonds
strengthen the resolve
ganhar força (gaining strength/force in Portuguese)
reforçar os laços (strengthen bonds in Portuguese)
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