todopoderoso
/toh-doh-poh-deh-ROH-soh/
all-powerful
The ant is shown as todopoderoso, possessing unlimited power to lift something many times its size.
todopoderoso(adjective)
all-powerful
?having unlimited power
,almighty
?having complete power over everything
omnipotent
?a more formal term for all-powerful
📝 In Action
El director de la empresa actúa como si fuera todopoderoso.
B1The company director acts as if he were all-powerful.
En las leyendas, el mago era un ser todopoderoso.
B1In the legends, the wizard was an all-powerful being.
💡 Grammar Points
A 'Two-in-One' Word
This word is a combination of 'todo' (all) and 'poderoso' (powerful). It works just like a single describing word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Matching the Ending
Even though this entry is for the masculine version (ending in -o), if you describe something feminine, you must change it to 'todopoderosa'.
A glowing crown represents the concept of the Almighty, or el Todopoderoso.
📝 In Action
Ellos rezan al Todopoderoso cada mañana.
B2They pray to the Almighty every morning.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a Name
When used as a noun referring to God, it is usually capitalized (el Todopoderoso).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: todopoderoso
Question 1 of 2
What are the two smaller words that make up 'todopoderoso'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'todopoderoso' used for people in real life?
It's usually reserved for God or figures in myths. When used for a regular person, like a boss or a politician, it's often a bit sarcastic or used to emphasize that they have too much control.
Why is the 'o' at the end of 'todo' still there?
In some compound words, the first word changes, but in this one, 'todo' stays exactly as it is, acting as an intensifier for 'poderoso'.