fortificació
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The act of fortifying or strengthening; a defensive structure built to strengthen a position. In food science, it refers to the addition of vitamins or minerals to food to improve its nutritional value.
La fortificació del castell va començar al segle XIII.
The fortification of the castle began in the 13th century.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'fortificatio', meaning 'a strengthening', which comes from the past participle of 'fortificare' (to strengthen). It entered Catalan in the 14th century with the core meaning of building defensive structures.
Memory Aid
Remember that 'fortificació' sounds similar to English 'fortification', which has the same core meaning of strengthening or building forts.
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What does fortificació mean?
fortificació means: The act of fortifying or strengthening; a defensive structure built to strengthen a position. In food science, it refers to the addition of vitamins or minerals to food to improve its nutritional value.
How do you pronounce fortificació?
fortificació: /fuɾ.tifi.kaˈsi.o/
How is fortificació used in a sentence?
La fortificació del castell va començar al segle XIII.