What does potencial in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word potencial in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use potencial in Spanish.

The word potencial in Spanish means potential, possible, potential, strength, power, potential energy, human potential. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word potencial

potential, possible

adjetivo de una sola terminación (que puede ser)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Este político tiene muchos enemigos potenciales.
This politician has many potential (or: possible) enemies.

potential

nombre masculino (talento, habilidad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ese chico tiene potencial como futbolista.
That kid has potential as a soccer player.

strength, power

nombre masculino (poder, fuerza)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Desconocemos el potencial de su ejército.
We are unaware of the strength (or: power) of their army.

potential energy

(almacenada en un cuerpo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
¿Cómo se mide la energía potencial de los cuerpos?
How is the potential energy of bodies measured?

human potential

(capacidad humana)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El potencial humano de esta empresa es excelente.
The human potential of this company is excellent.

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