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potencial

potential

noun poh-tehn-SYAHL Less Common

Usage Note

Potencial functions as both a noun (el potencial — capacity, potential) and an adjective (un riesgo potencial — a potential risk). As an adjective it is invariable in gender. In physics, potencial eléctrico refers to electric potential. The adverb is potencialmente.

Examples

"Este joven tiene un gran potencial como músico."

Natural Translation

This young man has great potential as a musician.

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