power
BrE /ˈpɔːr/ AmE /ˈpoʊr/
noun en → es
the ability to produce electricity or other forms of energy
energía, potencia
Collocations power plant · hydroelectric power
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The town relies on solar power.
El pueblo depende de la energía solar.
the ability to control or influence people and events
poder, influencia
Collocations political power · economic power
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The company has a lot of political power.
La empresa tiene mucho poder político.
the ability to do something or make things happen
poder, habilidad
Collocations power of persuasion · power of imagination
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She has the power to inspire others.
Ella tiene el poder de inspirar a otros.
a measure of how strong something is, especially an engine or machine
potencia, fuerza
Collocations horsepower · engine power
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The car has a lot of horsepower.
El auto tiene mucho caballaje.
the supply of electricity to something, or the ability to use electricity
energía eléctrica, suministro de electricidad
Collocations power outage · power supply
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The power went out during the storm.
La electricidad se apagó durante la tormenta.
the authority to do something, especially in a job or organization
autoridad, poder
Collocations power of attorney · executive power
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He has the power to make decisions.
Él tiene el poder de tomar decisiones.
a force or influence that affects people and events
fuerza, influencia
Collocations natural power · economic power
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The storm was a powerful force.
La tormenta fue una fuerza poderosa.
the government of a country or region
gobierno, autoridad
Collocations local power · central power
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The local power is responsible for the park.
El gobierno local es responsable del parque.