How to Say "mighty" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mighty” is “poderoso” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El presidente es un hombre muy poderoso en este país.
The president is a very powerful man in this country.
Las olas del océano eran poderosas después de la tormenta.
The ocean waves were mighty/powerful after the storm.
La empresa tecnológica se ha convertido en una fuerza poderosa en el mercado global.
The technology company has become a powerful force in the global market.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'poderoso' must match the noun it describes in gender and number. Examples: 'mujer poderosa' (powerful woman), 'ejércitos poderosos' (powerful armies).
Using 'poder' instead of 'poderoso'
Mistake: “La nación es mucho poder.”
Correction: La nación es muy poderosa. ('Poder' means 'power' or 'to be able to'; 'poderoso' is the description, the adjective.)
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