No. 5,699 in Spanish
refuerzo
"Refuerzo" means reinforcement, support, or strengthening.
In a sentence
La escuela contrató a un profesor de refuerzo para los estudiantes con dificultades.
The school hired a reinforcement teacher for students with difficulties.
In this context, 'refuerzo' means additional or supplemental help or support, specifically in educational support, provided by a teacher.
El puente necesitaba un refuerzo estructural después del terremoto.
The bridge required structural reinforcement after the earthquake.
Here, 'refuerzo' refers to the strengthening of a structure to ensure its stability or safety, such as engineering reinforcements.
El equipo pidió un jugador de refuerzo para el próximo partido.
The team requested a reinforcement player for the next match.
In this example, 'refuerzo' is used to describe additional support or aid in the form of a new team member joining to provide assistance.
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