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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