afianzar
/afjanˈsaɾ/
el (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (yo)
- afianzo
- preterite (yo)
- afiancé
- past participle
- afianzado
Meaning
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to strengthen
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Quiere afianzar su posición.
He wants to strengthen his position.
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Similar words
afianzar means to strengthen or secure something, like consolidating a relationship or position; robustecer means to make more robust or vigorous, often physical strength.
fortalecer is the more common, general word for strengthening; afianzar leans toward securing or consolidating something already established, like an alliance.
Similar in other languages
Portuguese
fortalecer is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to strengthen."
Portuguese
robustecer is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to strengthen."
Practice
1 What does afianzar mean?
to strengthen
2 Fill the gap: Quiere ___ su posición.
Full sentence: Quiere afianzar su posición. (He wants to strengthen his position.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches afianzar?
afianzar: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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