Refuerzo (en. Booster)

/reˈfweɾθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Increase in the strength or capacity of something.

Example Sentence: The reinforcement of the walls will help support the weight of the roof.

El refuerzo de las paredes ayudará a soportar el peso del techo.

Definition: Support provided to achieve a goal.

Example Sentence: The school offers math reinforcements to students who need it.

La escuela ofrece refuerzos de matemáticas a los estudiantes que lo necesitan.

Definition: Action of reinforcing or increasing something.

Example Sentence: The reinforcement of the team was noticeable in the last match.

El refuerzo del equipo se notó en el último partido.

Etymology/Origin: The term comes from the verb 'to reinforce,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'reinfortiare.'

Common Phrase: academic reinforcement

Meaning: Educational support designed to help students with difficulties.

refuerzo escolar

Common Phrase: positive reinforcement

Meaning: A strategy that consists of rewarding desired behavior.

refuerzo positivo

Related Word: to reinforce

Description: To make something stronger or more solid.

reforzar

Related Word: strength

Description: Capacity to perform a task or resistance.

fuerca

Slang Meaning: Additional support that is not expected.

Slang Example: They gave me a reinforcement to finish the project on time.

Me dio un refuerzo para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

Slang Meaning: Unexpected help in a complicated situation.

Slang Example: That reinforcement came just in time during the crisis.

Ese refuerzo llegó justo a tiempo durante la crisis.