fuerte-2
robust ; strong ; sturdy ; loud ; hefty ; tight ; forte ; brawny ; buoyant ; hard-wearing ; strong point ; nippy ; gusty .
Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.
In fact, the 1979 index figures show a strong contrast between the hardback and paperback turnovers, with the hardback market being down and the paperback market up.
Here came every sort of human ingredient - sturdy homesteaders, skilled craftsmen, precious scoundrels.
Visitors would be surprised by the loud creaking and groaning of the presses as the timbers gave and rubbed against each other.
This new font had increased contrast and x-height in the lower case and a hefty set of capitals = This new font had increased contrast and x-height in the lower case and a hefty set of capitals.
The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.
Statistical analysis has long been a forte of sociological & social research.
This revolutionary syndicalist union consistently supported the most downtrodden & oppressed, & encouraged a cult of the unspoiled, heroic brawny proletarian with raw courage & 'natural' virtues.
The foreign relations of the Community will probably remain a buoyant area.
The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.
One of the strong points of the DIALOG service is the documentation.
Blend cream cheese with prepared horseradish for a nippy taste.
The strong winds have died down as the morning has progressed but it is still gusty at times out on the mountain.
acento fuerte
thick accent
But lazy delivery, when the words are slurred or a thick accent difficult for people from outside the region to understand, are just as bad.
amarillo fuerte
bright yellow
Most of these wet floor warning signs are colored in bright yellow or bright orange to make them highly visible.
andar pisando fuerte
go from + strength to strength
make + a big impact
This was achieved with great success, and the scheme goes from strength to strength.
The fiction genre is currently making a big impact on the US publishing scene and is increasingly popular in public libraries.
apostar fuerte y perder
bet + heavily and lose
You have a banking sector that were allowed to bet heavily (and lost) and were rescued with public money.
apretar fuerte
bear down on
This rickety thing is a disappointment: Its handle is so thin that if you bear down on it while scrubbing, it actually starts to bend.
bebida alcohólica fuerte
hard drink
hard liquor
Mancall examines the uneven ways in which hard drink reached the Indians.
Plus, mixing hard liquors is a surefire way to introduce yourself to mister hangover in the morning.
caja fuerte
safe
safety deposit box
For other reasons it is also necessary to have a fireproof safe elsewhere in the building to hold security copies of data and transaction files.
Safety deposit boxes are a good place to store important original documents and valuables to prevent them from being lost or stolen.
carácter fuerte
strong-mindedness
However, her strong-mindedness, dictatorial tactics, and attempts to dominate her teachers and staff have made her many enemies.
combinación de la caja fuerte
safe code
safe combination
They tortured her into revealing her Pin number and safe code before tcutting her up and disposing of her in bin liners.
Safe combinations should also be changed at least annually.
con fuertes aspiraciones profesionales
upward-mobile
He is thus in danger of losing touch with its traditional constituency (upward-mobile students) whose academic and socioeconomic backgrounds would have previously indicated nearly automatic attendance.
con una fuerte orientación profesional
career-minded
career-focused
You will be a good husband to a professional career-minded woman - but be prepared that she'll wear the breeches in your relationship.
New career-focused courses open doors for students.
dar fuerte
pack + a wallop
pack + a punch
When you're crunched for time, take along snacks that pack a wallop, nutritionally speaking.
Holidays in Tenerife certainly pack a punch when it comes to sun-drenched beach breaks.
dar un fuerte aplauso
give + Nombre + a big hand
give + Nombre + a (big) round of applause
The two thousand-seat theater was almost full and the audience was receptive, laughed a lot and gave him a big hand for a number of the points he made.
The commentator asked the room to give her a big round of applause.
delgado y fuerte
wiry [wirier -comp., wiriest -sup.]
But he was wiry and wily, too, and he could often out-run, track, back-track, double-back, and finally dodge unseen in the subway.
demasiado fuerte
over-strong
Strong economic forces, inflation and an over-strong pound wiped out any noticeable benefits of membership to industry.
de olor fuerte
strong-smelling
Musk is the name originally given to a perfume obtained originally from the strong-smelling substance secreted by a gland in the abdomen of some animals.
enfrentarse a una fuerte competición
face + stiff competition
face + tough competition
Turkish players will be itching to take another victory for their country, but they face stiff competition.
The company had lost $3 billion, been forced to cut 16,000 jobs and was facing tough competition from low-cost airlines.
estar fuerte como un roble
be built like the side of a house
His arms, so long they gave him a greyhound's grace even though he was built like the side of a house.
estar fuerte como un toro
be built like the side of a house
His arms, so long they gave him a greyhound's grace even though he was built like the side of a house.
existir fuertes indicaciones de que
there + be + strong indications that
There are strong indications that Serbia will give a flat refusal to the demands announced by the Bulgarian premier, Vassil, three weeks ago.
fuerte como un roble
as strong as an ox
The morning newspaper was an avid supporter of Miller and claimed he was 'as strong as an ox'.
fuerte como un toro
as strong as an ox
The morning newspaper was an avid supporter of Miller and claimed he was 'as strong as an ox'.
fuerte competencia
fierce competition
The fierce competition between these low-cost carriers in Australia has made airflight fares cheaper than ever.
fuerte competición
tough competition
stiff competition
Despite tough competition, the girls came away with award-wining results.
He said that despite the stiff competition in the market and the adverse effects of the global financial crisis which has impacted the financial sector they achieved good results.
fuertes lluvias
heavy rain
heavy rainfall
cloudburst
heavy downpour
In case of heavy rain, all or some of the photo sessions will be cancelled without prior notice.
There are spring freshets caused by heavy rainfalls and melting snows, and torrential floods of short duration caused by cloudbursts.
There are spring freshets caused by heavy rainfalls and melting snows, and torrential floods of short duration caused by cloudbursts.
The clouds look menacing and last night's heavy downpour makes me hesitant about attending the outdoor event.
fuerte temporal
heavy storm
A heavy storm sent a wall of water rushing down the river while most campers were sleeping, leaving them scrambling in the dark for safety .
fuerte tormenta
heavy storm
A heavy storm sent a wall of water rushing down the river while most campers were sleeping, leaving them scrambling in the dark for safety .
fuerte viento
strong wind
Heavy rains and strong winds have lashed Victoria overnight and into the day in a wintry blast that has felled trees and damaged homes.
golpear fuerte
wallop
whack
He walloped Bud, tore his shirt, and made him eat dirt.
The assailants, he said, did not know 'if I was straight or gay, I just happened to pass by and got whacked on the head' .
golpe fuerte
whack
Suddenly there was a loud 'whack-whack-whack' and I looked back to see the guide slapping the water with his fishing pole.
hacer aún más fuerte
make + Nombre + stronger
World's first hybrid shark is found off Australia - and interbreeding could make them stronger.
hacer más fuerte
toughen
It contains a bevy of fearsomely feisty female archetypes removed from domestic obligations and toughened in the brutal setting of prison life.
hacerse más fuerte
gain in + strength
grow in + strength
Syndicates tended to become smaller as their members gained in financial strength and in the ability to bear greater proportions of the risk.
The author suggests that unions were slowly, though not uniformly, growing in strength.
iluminación fuerte [Para poder trabajar]
task lighting
Task lighting or individual table lights have traditionally been used to upgrade the lighting at the reader's desk = Tradicionalmente, se ha utilizado una iluminación fuerte o lámparas individuales en las mesas del lector para mejorar la visibiliad.
ladrón de cajas fuertes
safecracker
After establishing himself as one of the world's best safecrackers, he decides to retire from his life of crime and walk the straight and narrow.
ley del más fuerte, la
law of the jungle, the
survival of the fittest
survival of the strongest
The only law despots, megalomaniacs, and retrograde fanatics understand is the law of the jungle.
The effects of natural selection as a process in natural populations differs from 'survival of the fittest' as it was formulated by Darwin in his Origin of Species.
This is nature's way of ensuring the survival of the strongest and it also applies when the birds are airborne.
mantenerse fuerte
stand + strong
I also pray that my sister's sister-in-law is able to stand strong and work her way through this.
mar fuerte
heavy sea
This procedure when mooring a vessel can be hazardous, especially in heavy seas, since a person must walk forward on deck.
más fuerte que un roble
as strong as an ox
The morning newspaper was an avid supporter of Miller and claimed he was 'as strong as an ox'.
más fuerte que un toro
as strong as an ox
The morning newspaper was an avid supporter of Miller and claimed he was 'as strong as an ox'.
naranja fuerte
bright orange
Most of these wet floor warning signs are colored in bright yellow or bright orange to make them highly visible.
olor fuerte y penetrante
tang
If you like the tang of mustard and the saltiness of olives you'll love these little bites.
pegar fuerte
pack + a wallop
pack + a punch
hit + hard
When you're crunched for time, take along snacks that pack a wallop, nutritionally speaking.
Holidays in Tenerife certainly pack a punch when it comes to sun-drenched beach breaks.
When I saw what he was up to, I drew back for a punch and hit him so hard on the nose that he fell on his back and lay there for some time.
permanecer fuerte
stand + strong
I also pray that my sister's sister-in-law is able to stand strong and work her way through this.
pisar fuerte
go from + strength to strength
make + a big impact
stomp
This was achieved with great success, and the scheme goes from strength to strength.
The fiction genre is currently making a big impact on the US publishing scene and is increasingly popular in public libraries.
The patient may experience an annoying feeling that can be relieved by shifting the positions of the legs or by stomping the feet on the floor.
plato fuerte [Especialmente en los Estados Unidos]
main dish
strong point
entrée
main entrée
main course
Mandarin oranges are little segments of bright citrus flavor suitable for salads, vegetables, main dishes and, of course, desserts.
One of the strong points of the DIALOG service is the documentation.
It can be made from any mashed starchy vegetable and used as an accompaniment for a meat or fish entree.
At least 20 different main entree items, side entree items and appetizers will be made available to taste.
No matter how stuffed you are after the main course you always have room for a little dessert.
poner más fuerte
crank up
Refiners are cranking up diesel output to meet rising global demand.
punto fuerte
strength
One particular strength is that it is possible both to specify the area and the subject of the map.
rojo fuerte
bright red
The most attractive stage is when the young leaves are expanding as bright red bristly tendrils.
sabor fuerte y penetrante
tang
If you like the tang of mustard and the saltiness of olives you'll love these little bites.
seguir fuerte
stand + strong
I also pray that my sister's sister-in-law is able to stand strong and work her way through this.
supervivencia del más fuerte
survival of the fittest
survival of the strongest
The effects of natural selection as a process in natural populations differs from 'survival of the fittest' as it was formulated by Darwin in his Origin of Species.
This is nature's way of ensuring the survival of the strongest and it also applies when the birds are airborne.
tener una fuerte vocación profesional
be career oriented
To his mother he was the apple in her eye and loved the fact that he was career oriented at a young age.
tener una personalidad muy fuerte
be full of character
The apartment was full of character and it really felt like home away from home.
tener un carácter muy fuerte
be full of character
The apartment was full of character and it really felt like home away from home.
tormenta con vientos fuertes
gusty storm
Heavy and gusty storms will put a damper on the end of the weekend in parts of Texas.
un fuerte sentimiento de
a strong sense of
Theory covered in the workshop will be firmly grounded in practice so that participants leave with a strong sense of where to begin in setting up a custom digital imaging operation.
viento fuerte
high wind
Low temperatures, high wind speeds, and darkness were found to limit beetle flight activity.
