No. 2,312 in Portuguese
fortaleza
"Fortaleza" in English means "fortress" or "strength."
In a sentence
A fortaleza antiga foi construída para proteger a cidade.
The ancient fortress was built to protect the city.
In this sentence, 'fortaleza' is used to represent a fortress or a stronghold, showing its meaning as a physical structure designed for defense.
Sua fortaleza diante das dificuldades é admirável.
Your strength in facing difficulties is admirable.
Here, 'fortaleza' refers to emotional or personal strength, illustrating its metaphorical use to describe resilience or fortitude in challenging situations.
Fortaleza é uma cidade com praias lindas no Brasil.
Fortaleza is a city with beautiful beaches in Brazil.
In this context, 'Fortaleza' serves as a proper noun, referring to a specific city in Brazil, showcasing the diversity in its usage depending on capitalization and context.
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