Fuer (en. Fort)

/fweɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Third person singular of the present subjunctive of the verb 'to be'.
It is possible that he would go to the party.
Es posible que él fuer a la fiesta.
It is also used in constructions that require the subjunctive.
I want you to be happy.
Quiero que tú fuer feliz.
In conditional or hypothetical sentence structures.
If I were a millionaire, I would travel the world.
Si fuer millonario, viajaría por el mundo.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'esse', which means to be or to exist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

out of place
It refers to something inappropriate or out of context.
fuera de lugar
that wouldn't be possible
It indicates that something is unachievable or cannot happen.
eso no fuera posible
if I were you
An expression used to give advice from another perspective.
si yo fuera tú

Related Words

to be
Verb that indicates identity or nature.
ser
to be
Verb that indicates state or condition.
estar
were
Form of the verb 'to be' in the past subjunctive.
fuese

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, 'fuer' can refer to a strong or intense situation.
The party was really 'fuer', everyone had a great time.
La fiesta estuvo bien 'fuer', todos se divirtieron mucho.