poderosa
/poh-deh-ROH-sah/
powerful
Una mujer poderosa tiene influencia y autoridad.
poderosa(Adjective)
powerful
?influential, having authority
mighty
?nation or entity
,influential
?person or group
📝 In Action
Ella es la mujer más poderosa de la industria tecnológica.
B2She is the most powerful woman in the tech industry.
La reina fue una figura política muy poderosa en su época.
B2The queen was a very powerful political figure in her time.
Necesitamos una estrategia poderosa para ganar esta elección.
C1We need a powerful strategy to win this election.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Adjective Form
'Poderosa' is the feminine form. Always use it when describing a feminine noun, like 'la empresa' (the company) or 'la voz' (the voice).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Agreement
Mistake: "La mujer es muy poderoso."
Correction: La mujer es muy poderosa. (Remember the adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'mujer'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond People
You can use 'poderosa' to describe abstract concepts like influence ('influencia poderosa') or magic ('magia poderosa').
La atleta es muy poderosa y tiene mucha fuerza física.
poderosa(Adjective)
strong
?physical strength, force
intense
?feeling or force
,forceful
?action or blow
📝 In Action
Sentimos una ráfaga de viento poderosa que casi nos tumba.
B1We felt a powerful gust of wind that almost knocked us over.
Ella tiene una voz muy poderosa; se escucha en todo el auditorio.
B1She has a very powerful voice; it can be heard throughout the auditorium.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Nature
'Poderosa' is often used when talking about the strength of nature, like storms ('tormenta poderosa') or rivers ('corriente poderosa').
Esta medicina es muy poderosa porque es muy concentrada.
poderosa(Adjective)
potent
?medicine, chemical
high-performance
?machinery or tool
,effective
?solution or formula
📝 In Action
Esta es la aspiradora más poderosa que hemos comprado; limpia todo.
B2This is the most powerful vacuum cleaner we've bought; it cleans everything.
La nueva fórmula química es increíblemente poderosa contra las bacterias.
B2The new chemical formula is incredibly potent against bacteria.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Technology
When talking about electronics or machinery, 'poderosa' describes how well they function or how much output they have (e.g., a 'powerful' computer).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: poderosa
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'poderosa' to describe influence or authority?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'poderosa' and 'fuerte'?
'Poderosa' implies having great authority, influence, or capability (power in a broad sense), or great intensity (like a storm). 'Fuerte' (strong) usually refers more narrowly to physical strength, durability, or flavor.
Can I use 'poderosa' for a man?
No. 'Poderosa' is the feminine form. To describe a man or a masculine noun, you must use 'poderoso' (ending in -o).