es fuerte

it's strong

he's strong

es fuerte(ehs fwehr-teh)

phrase

1. (it's intense; third person singular)

a. it's strong (flavor)

Siento el azafrán en el plato. Es fuerte.

I can taste the saffron in the dish. It's strong.

b. is strong (flavor)

Esta mostaza es fuerte, así que no le pongas mucha.

This mustard is strong, so don't add too much.

c. it's loud (noise)

Nosotros no podemos escuchar ese sonido. Pero para los perros, es fuerte.

We can't hear that sound. But for dogs, it's loud.

d. is loud (noise)

El repiqueteo de las campanas es fuerte y se puede oír en toda la ciudad.

The tolling of the bells is loud and can be heard across the whole city.

2. (he or she is robust; third person singular)

a. he's strong

(masculine)

Llama a Eric. Es fuerte y te puede ayudar a mover el armario.

Call Eric. He's strong and he can help you move the wardrobe.

b. she's strong

(feminine)

Es fuerte porque va al gimnasio todos los días.

She's strong because she goes to the gym every day.

c. it's strong

Pon los libros sobre esa caja. Es fuerte y podrá soportar el peso.

Put the books on top of that box. It's strong and it will can hold the weight.

d. is strong

Esta soga es fuerte y no se va a cortar.

This rope is strong and it won't break.

3.

(formal)

(you're robust; second person singular)

a. you're strong

Es fuerte y guapo. Seguro muchas mujeres están interesadas en usted.

You're strong and handsome. I'm sure many women are interested in you.