adjective
potente
powerful
Definition & meaning
Potente means powerful, strong, or potent. It describes someone or something with great power, strength, or effectiveness.
- A powerful engine: un motor potente
- A potent medicine: un medicamento potente
- A strong voice: una voz potente
Grammar & Word origin
Potente is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is potentes.
It comes from Latin potens, meaning “powerful” or “able.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- poderoso — “powerful”; often emphasizes authority or influence.
- fuerte — “strong”; a broader word that can refer to physical strength or intensity.
- eficaz — “effective”; emphasizes achieving a result rather than strength.
Antonyms include:
- débil — “weak”; the general opposite of strong or powerful.
- ineficaz — “ineffective”; the opposite when referring to effectiveness.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Compré un ordenador muy potente para trabajar.adjective
I bought a very powerful computer for work.
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