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    Potencial (en. Potential)

    /po.ten.cial/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having the ability to develop or manifest.
    This student has impressive potential in mathematics.
    Este estudiante tiene un potencial impresionante en matemáticas.
    That exists but has not yet manifested.
    The growth potential of the company is enormous.
    El potencial de crecimiento de la empresa es enorme.
    Referring to stored energy that can be converted into work.
    The water stored in a dam has great energy potential.
    El agua almacenada en una represa tiene un gran potencial energético.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'potentialis', meaning 'that can be.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    human potential
    The capacity a person has to develop and achieve goals.
    potencial humano
    growth potential
    The possibility of increase in size, scale, or success of something.
    potencial de crecimiento
    latent potential
    Capacity that has not yet manifested.
    potencial latente

    Related Words

    potentiality
    The ability of a being or thing to develop certain qualities.
    potencialidad
    abilities
    Set of skills or faculties that a person possesses.
    capacidades
    skills
    Skills or talents that allow performing certain activities.
    habilidades

    Slang Meanings

    Untapped potential.
    That boy has a lot of lost potential because he doesn't study.
    Ese chico tiene mucho potencial perdido porque no estudia.
    Referring to opportunities for personal development.
    You have to take advantage of your potential before it's too late.
    Tienes que aprovechar tu potencial antes de que sea tarde.