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todopoderoso

almighty; all-powerful

adjective toh-doh-poh-deh-ROH-soh Rare

Origin: From todo (all) + poderoso (powerful); calqued from Latin 'omnipotens'.

Usage Note

Todopoderoso is most often used as a religious title — Dios Todopoderoso (Almighty God) — but also appears metaphorically for any entity considered to have overwhelming power, such as a corporation or government. The feminine form is todopoderosa.

Examples

"Rezaron al Dios Todopoderoso por ayuda."

Natural Translation

They prayed to Almighty God for help.

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