potente

powerful

potente(poh-tehn-teh)

adjective

1. (exerting great force)

a. powerful

Mi carro viejo no es lo suficientemente potente para subir esa loma.

My old car isn't powerful enough to climb that hill.

b. strong

Su voz es tan potente que no necesita micrófono.

Her voice is so strong that she doesn't need a microphone.

2. (mighty)

a. powerful

Hoy comienza la reunión de los gobernantes más potentes del planeta.

The meeting of the most powerful rulers on the planet begins today.

3. (masculine)

a. virile

Ese actor me parece un hombre muy potente y sexy.

I think that actor is a very virile and sexy man.