poderoso

powerful

poderoso(poh-deh-roh-soh)

adjective

1. (potent)

a. powerful

Ese detergente es muy poderoso; quita las manchas con una sola lavada.

That detergent is really powerful. It removes stains with just one wash.

b. strong

Su niñez en Zimbabwe tuvo una influencia poderosa sobre su vida.

His childhood in Zimbabwe had a powerful influence on his life.

2. (mighty)

a. powerful

No lo puedo vencer; ¡es demasiado poderoso!

I can't beat him; he's too powerful!

masculine or feminine noun

3. (influential)

a. powerful person

Los poderosos a menudo se aprovechan de los pobres.

Powerful people often take advantage of the poor.