Poderosos (en. Powerful)
/po.ðeˈɾo.sos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has great power or influence.
Powerful leaders have the ability to change the course of a country.
Los líderes poderosos tienen la capacidad de cambiar el rumbo de un país.
That possesses much strength or capacity.
The engine of this car is very powerful.
El motor de este coche es muy poderoso.
That causes great admiration or respect.
His speech was powerful and emotional.
Su discurso fue poderoso y emotivo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'potentis', meaning 'powerful' or 'potent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
powerful men
Refers to men with much authority or influence.
hombres poderosos
powerful resources
Resources that have a great impact or utility.
poderosos recursos
powerful means
Means that possess great capacity or effectiveness.
poderosos medios
Related Words
power
Ability or strength to do something.
poder
potent
That has power or strength.
potente
influence
Ability to affect someone's action or behavior.
influencia
Slang Meanings
Super strong or impressive in informal context.
That guy is super powerful in his job.
Ese tipo es un poderosísimo en su trabajo.
Used in breweries to refer to a very strong drink.
That beer is really powerful.
Esa cerveza es bien poderosa.