forza

strength

noun FOR-tsah Common

Origin: Latin fortia (power, might)

Also means

force

Usage Note

Forza is feminine. It is used both physically (la forza muscolare) and figuratively (la forza di volontà, willpower). As an exclamation, forza! means 'come on! / go for it!' — widely used at sports events. A forza di + infinitive means 'by dint of' (by doing something repeatedly): a forza di praticare (by practising repeatedly).

Examples

"Non ho la forza di alzarmi."

Natural Translation

I don't have the strength to get up.

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