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    Latente (en. Latent)

    /laˈtente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that is present but does not show or manifest itself.
    The virus can remain latent in the body for years.
    El virus puede permanecer latente en el organismo durante años.
    Indicates a capacity or potential that has not yet been developed.
    She has a latent talent for music.
    Ella tiene un talento latente para la música.
    Describes a situation or condition that may arise in the future.
    There is a latent danger in not studying for exams.
    Existe un peligro latente en no estudiar para los exámenes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'latens', which means 'hidden' or 'concealed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    latent power
    Potential that has not yet manifested.
    poder latente
    latent enemy
    A threat that does not openly manifest.
    enemigo latente
    latent fire
    Fire that does not burn visibly but can be rekindled.
    fuego latente

    Related Words

    latency
    State of being latent; period of inactivity.
    latencia
    latent
    That which is hidden but may appear in the future.
    latente

    Slang Meanings

    A situation that is not evident but has the potential to complicate.
    That issue with the boss is a latent problem that could blow up soon.
    Ese asunto con el jefe es un problema latente que podría estallar pronto.
    Talent or skill that someone has not yet shown.
    I didn't know you had latent skills for drawing.
    No sabía que tenías habilidades latentes para el dibujo.