What is the Spanish word for "fortress"?

Learn how to say "fortress" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

fortress

Spanish

fortaleza

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Alternative translations of "fortress"

fortín

Examples of how to use "fortress" in Spanish

English
The old fortress is on top of the hill.
Spanish
La antigua fortaleza está en la cima de la colina.
English
The old fortress stood on the hill.
Spanish
La antigua fortaleza estaba en la colina.
English
They visited a medieval fortress last summer.
Spanish
El verano pasado visitaron una fortaleza medieval.
English
Soldiers defended the fortress during the attack.
Spanish
Los soldados defendieron la fortaleza durante el ataque.
English
A small fortress protected the coastal village.
Spanish
Una pequeña fortaleza protegía el pueblo costero.

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