This is the 10570th most frequent Portuguese word.
fortalecem
"Fortalecem" means "they strengthen" in English.
In this sentence, 'fortalecem' describes the action of enhancing or providing strength.
As conexões sociais fortalecem a saúde mental.
Social connections strengthen mental health.
Here, 'fortalecem' refers to the effect of making the muscles stronger or more resilient.
Exercícios regularmente fortalecem os músculos.
Regular exercises strengthen the muscles.
In this example, 'fortalecem' is used to denote the improvement or fortification of skills through practice.