Poderoso
Example: El rey poderoso gobernó el país durante muchos años.
Definition
"Poderoso" describes someone or something possessing great power, influence, or strength, often used to refer to leaders or entities with significant control or authority, as in 'El rey poderoso gobernó el país durante muchos años.'
Etymology
The word "poderoso" comes from the Spanish noun "poder," meaning power, combined with the suffix '-oso,' which denotes 'full of' or 'having the quality of.' It traces back to Latin 'potere,' meaning 'to be able.' Did you know? The word hints at the capability and strength inherent in those described as 'poderoso.'
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"Poderoso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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