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potenza

power

noun poh-TEHN-tsah Less Common

Origin: from Latin potentia

Also means

might

Usage Note

Potenza is power in the sense of strength or might, including a state's clout, una grande potenza mondiale, and an engine's output. Distinguish it from potere, the political 'power' or the verb 'to be able'.

Examples

"Il motore ha una grande potenza."

Natural Translation

The engine has great power.

Literal Translation

The engine has a great power.

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