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"Power" is a noun which is often translated as "el poder", and "might" is a noun which is often translated as "la fuerza". Learn more about the difference between "power" and "might" below.
power(
pau
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uhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (control)
2. (politics)
3. (military)
4. (finance)
5. (authority)
a. la autoridad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Police do not have the power to search you.La policía no tiene autoridad para registrarte.
b. el poder (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The U.S. Senate has the power to confirm the appointment of federal judges.El Senado de los EE. UU. tiene el poder de confirmar el nombramiento de jueces federales.
c. la competencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The decision to fire an employee is beyond her power.La decisión de despedir a un empleado queda fuera de sus competencias.
6. (ability)
a. la capacidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
How can I increase my negotiating power?¿Cómo puedo mejorar mi capacidad de negociación?
b. la facultad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My grandmother's mental powers are deteriorating.Las facultades mentales de mi abuela están deteriorando.
a. la fuerza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The hurricane continues to gain power as it crosses the Atlantic.El huracán continúa a aumentar en fuerza mientras cruza el Atlántico.
b. la potencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Turbines use the power of the wind to generate energy.Las turbinas utilizan la potencia del viento para generar energía.
8. (force)
b. la electricidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The storm knocked the power out.Nos quedamos sin electricidad por culpa de una tormenta.
a. la potencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Many of the world powers signed the treaty.Muchas de las potencias mundiales firmaron el tratado.
11. (mathematics)
a. la potencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Two to the power of three is eight.Dos elevado a la tercera potencia es ocho.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
12. (to give energy)
might(
mayt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (strength)
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. poder
Might I have a cup of tea?¿Podría tomar una taza de té?
Might I see some ID, please?¿Me puede enseñar un documento de identidad, por favor?
a. poder
He might at the very least offer to pay for the travel expenses.Como mínimo podía haberse ofrecido a pagar los gastos de viaje.
You might as well have told me!¡Podrías habérmelo dicho!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
And where might that come from?¿Y de dónde ha salido eso?
Who might the lady talking to the bride be?¿Quién será esa señora que habla con la novia?
a. poder
He held the door open so that we might pass.Sujetó la puerta para que pudiéramos pasar.
How should I send the letter so that it might arrive on time?¿Cómo puedo enviar la carta para que llegue a tiempo?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mightn't it be a better idea to go by foot?¿No sería mejor idea ir a pie?
You might want to ask her.Mejor que le preguntes a ella.
