potential

• Descreve algo que é possível ou provável de acontecer no futuro; também é usado para qualificar capacidades ou qualidades inatas que podem vir a se desenvolver.

Describes something that is possible or likely to happen in the future; also used to describe inherent qualities that may develop.

1. Possible or likelyB1formal

   Having the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

   Potencial

   • We identified several potential risks in the project.
   • She is a potential candidate for the job.
   • The company is looking at potential new markets.

   Sinônimosdormanteventualfutureinherentlatentlikelypossibleprobableprospective

   Antônimosactualcurrentexistentreal

2. Capable of beingB1formal

   Existing in possibility; not yet realized or actual.

   Potencial

   • The potential benefits of the treatment are significant.
   • He has potential talent as a musician.
   • The potential impact of climate change is enormous.

   Sinônimosbuddingconceivabledormanteventualimplicitinherentlatentpossibleprospectiveunrealized

   Antônimosactualeffectivereal

• Substantivo que designa uma capacidade inata, possibilidade ou potencial de crescimento, desenvolvimento ou sucesso futuro.

A noun referring to the inherent capacity, ability, or possibility for growth, development, or future success.

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1. Possibility or capabilityB1formal

   The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success.

   Potencial

   • She has great potential as a leader.
   • The new technology has the potential to change the industry.
   • He realized his full potential after years of training.

   Sinônimosaptitudecapabilitycapacitychancefuturelikelihoodpossibilitypotentialitypromise

   Antônimosimpotenceinabilityincapabilityincapacity

2. Latent qualitiesB1formal

   Qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.

   Potencial

   • The young athlete shows enormous potential.
   • The company is investing in employees with high potential.
   • The land has potential for development into a park.

   Sinônimoscapabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialitypromise

   Antônimosinabilityincapacityineptitude