todopoderoso
“todopoderoso” means “all-powerful” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
all-powerful, almighty
Also: omnipotent
📝 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.
the Almighty
📝 In Action
Ellos rezan al Todopoderoso cada mañana.
B2They pray to the Almighty every morning.
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What are the two smaller words that make up 'todopoderoso'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed by joining 'todo' (from Latin 'totus') and 'poderoso' (from 'poder', which comes from Latin 'posse', to be able).
First recorded: 13th century
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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'.