El potencial
Example: El potencial de esta tecnología cambiará muchas industrias pronto.
Definition
"El potencial" refers to the inherent ability or capacity of something or someone to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future. It highlights the possibility or power that has not yet been fully realized or expressed, as in the phrase: 'El potencial de esta tecnología cambiará muchas industrias pronto.'
Etymology
The term "el potencial" comes from the Latin word 'potentialis,' meaning 'powerful' or 'possible.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'potentiel.' Did you know? The root 'potent-' relates to power, which perfectly captures the idea of latent ability in "el potencial."
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"El potencial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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