powerful

powerful(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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.
a. fuerte
Swimmers tend to have very powerful shoulders.Los nadadores suelen tener los hombros muy fuertes.
b. poderoso
A powerful fist hit me in the face.Un puño poderoso me golpeó en la cara.
c. potente (machine)
This car has a powerful engine.Este coche tiene un motor potente.
a. potente (drug or message)
His dismissal was a powerful message.Su despido fue un mensaje potente.
b. impactante (book or film)
He wrote a very powerful first novel.Escribió una primera novela muy impactante.
c. intenso (emotion)
She was in the grip of very powerful emotions.Emociones muy intensas se habían apoderado de ella.
d. convincente (argument)
He used very powerful arguments against the new law.Esgrimió argumentos muy convincentes en contra de la nueva ley.
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