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force noun

  /fo(ː)ɹs/ , /foəs/ , /foɹs/ , /foː(ɾ)s/ , /fɒ(ɾ)s/ , /fɔːs/ , [fo̞ɹs]
  • (physics) A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)
  • (humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
  • (countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
  • (uncountable) Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.
  • (countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
  • (legal, uncountable) The state of having legal weight, of being legally valid,.
 fuerza
  • (now mainly with regard to words or speech; otherwise limited to set phrases) Ability to influence; Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
 fuerza, ñeque
  • Something or anything that has the power to produce a physical effect upon something else, such as causing it to move or change shape.
 polenta

force verb

  /fo(ː)ɹs/ , /foəs/ , /foɹs/ , /foː(ɾ)s/ , /fɒ(ɾ)s/ , /fɔːs/ , [fo̞ɹs]
  • (archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
 forzar, obligar, compeler, constreñir, descerrajar, forcejar
  • (archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
 obligar, compeler, constreñir

forcefulness noun

  /ˈfɔː(ɹ)sfəlnəs/
  • The characteristic or quality of being forceful
 fortaleza, vigor

forceful adjective

  /ˈfɔɹsfəl/
  • Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.
 poderoso, enérgico, potente

forced adjective

  /fo(ː)ɹst/ , /foəst/ , /fɔɹst/ , /fɔːst/
  • Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
 forzado

forces noun

  /ˈfo(ː)ɹ.sɪz/ , /ˈfoə.sɪz/ , /ˈfɔɹ.sɪz/ , /ˈfɔː.sɪz/
  • (military, only plural) Troops.
 compañía
air force
fuerza aérea
force out
echar, expeler, expulsar, forzar fuera de
tour de force
hazaña, proeza
labour force
mano de obra
brute force
fuerza bruta
life force
savia
force field
campo de fuerza, campo de fuerzas
centrifugal force
fuerza centrífuga, inercia centrífuga
force majeure
fuerza mayor, caso fortuito
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