strength·en (str ngk th n, strng-, strn-)v. strength·ened, strength·en·ing, strength·ens v.tr. To make strong or increase the strength of. v.intr. To become strong or stronger. strength en·er n. |
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| Noun | 1. |  strengthening - becoming stronger weakening - becoming weaker |
| 2. | strengthening - the act of increasing the strength of something concentration - strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material weakening - the act of reducing the strength of something |
Translations
strengthening [ˈstreŋθənɪŋ]
A. ADJ (physically) → fortificante, tonificante
strengthening exercises → ejercicios mpl fortificantes or tonificantes
this may have a strengthening effect on the economy → puede que esto tenga un efecto fortificante en la economía
strengthening exercises → ejercicios mpl fortificantes or tonificantes
this may have a strengthening effect on the economy → puede que esto tenga un efecto fortificante en la economía
B. N
1. [of arm, back, muscles] → fortalecimiento m
2. (fig) [of currency, stock market] → fortalecimiento m, consolidación f; [of prices] → afianzamiento m
strengthening [ˈstrɛŋθ/ənɪŋ] n (of structure) → rinforzo; (of economy, currency) → consolidamento; (of desire, determination) → rafforzamento
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