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    Impotente (en. Powerless)

    /impotēnte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to the lack of power or ability to perform an action.
    He felt impotent in the face of the situation.
    Se sintió impotente ante la situación.
    Difficulty in performing the sexual act.
    The doctor explained the causes of his impotence to him.
    El médico le explicó las causas de su impotencia.
    Lack of control over a situation.
    He was impotent seeing how his friend suffered.
    Era impotente al ver cómo su amigo sufría.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impotens', which means 'without power' or 'incapable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel impotent
    To experience a lack of power in a situation.
    sentirse impotente
    impotent in the face of
    To have no capacity to act in front of something.
    impotente ante

    Related Words

    power
    Ability or strength to do something.
    poder
    strength
    Capacity to act or exert influence.
    fuerza
    control
    Power over a situation or circumstance.
    control

    Slang Meanings

    Incapable in the sexual sphere.
    He was told he was a 'walker' due to his impotence.
    Se le dijo que era un 'paseante' por su impotencia.
    Someone who cannot act in a critical situation.
    They called him 'the impotent' because of his lack of action.
    Lo llamaron 'el impotente' por su falta de acción.