el
masculine
/potenˈθjal/
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Translation
potential
Word origin
From Latin potentialis, from potentia ('power'), from posse ('to be able'). The same root gives English 'potential' and 'potent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- potentialis
- English cognates
- potential, potent
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpotenciales
Examples
gran .
This player has great potential.
desarrollar .
We must develop all our potential.
.
The project has enormous economic potential.
.
The teacher saw the potential in his pupils.
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The company is looking for potential customers abroad.
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