power

• Capacidad o posibilidad de hacer algo o de actuar de cierta manera, o energía o fuerza que hace posible una acción; también control o autoridad sobre otros.

A noun referring to the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way, or the energy or force that enables action.

incontable

1. A2formal

   The capacity or ability to do something or act in a particular way.

   Capacidad o habilidad para hacer algo

   • She has the power to change people's lives.
   • Freedom of speech is a fundamental power.
   • He lost the power to walk after the accident.

   Sinónimosabilityaptitudecapabilitycapacitycompetencefacultypotentialskilltalent

   Antónimosimpotenceinabilityincapacityweakness

2. Authority or controlB1formal

   The right or ability to control people or events.

   poder

   • The president has great power over the government.
   • Corporate power influences many decisions.
   • She rose to power after the election.

   Sinónimosascendancyauthoritycommandcontroldominioninfluencejurisdictionmasteryrulesway

   Antónimosdependenceimpotenceincapacitypowerlessnesssubjectionsubordinationsubservienceweakness

3. Energy supplyA1informal

   Electrical energy or electricity.

   Energía eléctrica

   • The power went out during the storm.
   • Solar power is becoming more popular.
   • We need to save power to reduce costs.

   Sinónimoscurrentelectric powerelectrical energyelectricityenergy

4. Physical strengthA2informal

   Physical force or energy.

   fuerza física

   • He has great power in his punches.
   • The engine provides tremendous power.
   • Muscle power is essential for weightlifting.

   Sinónimosenergyforcemightmusclestrength

   Antónimosfeeblenessfrailtyweakness

• Verbo que significa suministrar energía o alimentar un dispositivo, dar capacidad o posibilidad para hacer algo, o moverse con gran fuerza o velocidad.

A verb used to indicate supplying with power, enabling, or moving with great force.

1. Supply with electricityB1formal

   To provide a machine, device, or system with electricity or energy.

   Suministrar electricidad

   • The generator powers the entire house during outages.
   • Solar panels power this remote village.
   • The battery powers the laptop for up to 10 hours.

   Sinónimoschargedriveelectrifyenergizerun

2. Enable or driveB2formal

   To give someone or something the ability or energy to do something.

   impulsar, alimentar, suministrar energía

   • Coffee powers me through long workdays.
   • Her passion powers her career success.
   • Renewable energy powers sustainable development.

   Sinónimosactivatedriveenergizefueloperatepropelrun