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refuerzo

reinforcement; support

noun rreh-FWEHR-soh Rare
People & Society Education

Also means

extra copy; backup (document)

Usage Note

Refuerzo comes from reforzar ('to reinforce, to strengthen'). In an educational context clases de refuerzo are remedial or extra-support classes. In construction and military usage it means structural or tactical reinforcement. Refuerzo positivo ('positive reinforcement') is a common term in psychology and pedagogy.

Examples

"El alumno necesita clases de refuerzo en matemáticas."

Natural Translation

The student needs extra-support classes in maths.

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