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    Potencias (en. Powers)

    /poˈtencias/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Capacities or forces that allow certain actions to be performed or influence events.
    The powers of nature are impressive.
    Las potencias de la naturaleza son imponentes.
    Political entities that have significant influence or power in the international arena.
    The world powers gathered to discuss climate change.
    Las potencias mundiales se reunieron para discutir el cambio climático.
    In mathematics, the result of raising a number to a certain power.
    The calculation of powers is fundamental in algebra.
    El cálculo de potencias es fundamental en álgebra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'potentia', meaning 'power' or 'capacity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hidden powers
    Capacities or forces that are not evident and may manifest under certain circumstances.
    potencias ocultas
    powers of evil
    Referring to forces or entities that seek harm or destruction.
    potencias del mal
    the great powers
    Countries that have great economic, political, and military power.
    las grandes potencias

    Related Words

    power
    Capacity to influence others or situations.
    poder
    force
    Ability to perform work or cause change.
    fuerza
    influence
    Capacity to affect the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
    influencia

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lot of energy or power in a given context.
    That player has powers on the field; he is unstoppable.
    Ese jugador tiene potencias en la cancha, es imparable.
    To describe someone who has great capacity to impress or make an impact.
    That presentation was powerful; everyone was amazed.
    Esa presentación fue de potencias, todos quedaron asombrados.