rafforzarla

Rafforzarla is the Italian non-finite verb form produced by attaching the feminine singular direct object pronoun la to the infinitive rafforzare, meaning "to strengthen it." It is used when the object being strengthened is feminine and previously mentioned, producing a compact expression such as “rafforzarla” for “to strengthen it.”

Formation and usage: The pronoun la attaches directly to the infinitive to form rafforzarla. This clitic can interact with auxiliary verbs and be placed before conjugated verbs (Dobbiamo rafforzarla) or occupy the imperative form (Rafforzala!). In compound tenses, the pronoun can precede the auxiliary, as in L’abbiamo rafforzata (“We have strengthened it”). The same pattern extends to other genders and plural forms (rafforzarlo, rafforzarle, rafforzarli, etc.), depending on the referenced object.

Examples and nuances: Rafforzarla can refer to a wide range of feminine nouns, from concrete objects to abstract concepts, e.g., Rafforzarla per la sicurezza (to strengthen it for security) or Rafforzarla è una priorità (Strengthening it is a priority). The exact pronoun used depends on the gender and number of the object; if the object is masculine, rafforzarlo is used instead.

See also: rafforzare, clitic pronouns, Italian grammar on infinitives with clitics.