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"Powerfully" is an adverb which is often translated as "fuerte", and "powerful" is an adjective which is often translated as "poderoso". Learn more about the difference between "powerfully" and "powerful" below.
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (sturdily)
a. fuerte
Brad was short, but powerfully built, and could easily lift the load into the truck.Brad era bajo, pero de complexión fuerte, y fácilmente pudo cargar la carga en el camión.
a. convincentemente
She spoke powerfully about the importance of protecting the rights of immigrants.Ella habló convincentemente sobre la importancia de proteger los derechos de los inmigrantes.
a. con fuerza
Stuart hit the ball so powerfully that it went into the stands.Stuart bateó la pelota con tanta fuerza que fue hasta las gradas.
powerful(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. poderoso (country or person)
For centuries, it was among the most powerful nations in the world.Durante siglos era una de las naciones más poderosas del mundo.
b. impactante (book or film)
He wrote a very powerful first novel.Escribió una primera novela muy impactante.
d. convincente (argument)
He used very powerful arguments against the new law.Esgrimió argumentos muy convincentes en contra de la nueva ley.
