powerful
gb/pˈaʊɚfəl/ us/pˈaʊɚfəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 1400
erős, befolyásos, nagy hatalmú, erőteljes, megható, megrendítő, nagy teljesítményű, erős hatású
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is powerful
The president is one of the most powerful people in the country.
Az elnök az ország egyik legbefolyásosabb embere.
This engine is powerful enough to pull heavy loads.
Ez a motor elég erős ahhoz, hogy nehéz terheket húzzon.
She gave a powerful speech that moved everyone in the room.
The company has become powerful in the tech industry.
A powerful storm hit the coast last night.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The king was a powerful man.
A király nagy hatalmú ember volt.
This car has a powerful motor.
Ennek az autónak erős motorja van.
He is a powerful player on the team.
They are a powerful group in the city.
A powerful wind blew down the trees.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'powerful' with 'powerless'; remember 'powerful' means having much strength or control, while 'powerless' means having none.
Significado
Having great strength or influence
Colocaciones
powerful leader
|powerful engine
|powerful country
|powerful speech
|powerful organization
Sinónimos
strong (Focuses on physical strength or ability rather than influence.)
|
influential (Emphasizes the ability to affect people’s opinions or actions rather than raw strength.)
Antónimos
weak (Lacking physical strength, influence, or control.)
Temas
daily life
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definición
Being very strong or able to control many things or people.
Having a lot of physical strength, influence, or control over people or events.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is powerful
The film delivers a powerful message about hope.
A film erőteljes üzenetet közvetít a reményről.
His words had a powerful impact on the audience.
Szavai erőteljes hatást gyakoroltak a közönségre.
She painted a powerful image of life in the city.
The novel is a powerful portrayal of war.
Music can be a powerful way to connect with people.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The book has a powerful story.
A könyvnek megrendítő története van.
It was a powerful song that made me cry.
Megható dal volt, sírva fakadtam tőle.
Her speech was very powerful.
The photo is powerful and sad.
It was a powerful moment for us.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse emotional power with physical strength; context usually makes it clear.
Significado
Having a strong emotional effect
Colocaciones
powerful image
|powerful story
|powerful performance
|powerful message
Sinónimos
moving (Focuses on causing deep emotions, often sadness or sympathy.)
|
impactful (Modern term emphasizing noticeable effect or impression.)
Antónimos
unimpressive (Fails to cause strong emotions or effects.)
Temas
emotions
|art
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Making you feel something very strongly.
Having a strong effect on feelings, thoughts, or senses.
B1
3
Patrón de uso:
[something] is powerful
This is one of the most powerful computers available.
Ez az egyik legerősebb jelenleg kapható számítógép.
The medicine is very powerful and works quickly.
A gyógyszer nagyon erős hatású, és gyorsan hat.
A powerful telescope can see distant galaxies.
That pump is powerful enough to fill the tank in minutes.
They used a powerful laser to cut through metal.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This car has a powerful engine.
Ennek az autónak erős motorja van.
The computer is very powerful.
Ez a számítógép nagyon erős.
We need a powerful light for the job.
He bought a powerful camera.
The machine is powerful and fast.
Significado
Producing much force or energy
Colocaciones
powerful engine
|powerful computer
|powerful signal
Sinónimos
potent (Often used for substances or tools with strong effects.)
|
high-powered (Informal term for something with high capability or performance.)
Antónimos
weak (Not able to produce much force or energy.)
Temas
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Making a lot of force or energy.
Producing a large amount of force, energy, or effect compared to its size or type.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
powerful
AFI
GB/pˈaʊɚfəl/
US/pˈaʊɚfəl/
Sílabas y acento
power - ful (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (power)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: powerful
Familia de palabras
Core family
power
noun B1
powerfully
adverb B2
Related words
empower
verb B1
empowerment
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
powerless
adjective B1
powerlessness
noun
Advanced or less common
overpower
verb
overpowering
adjective
Expresiones
knowledge is power
1/nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ ˈɪz pˈaʊɚ/
idiom
Knowing things gives advantage
If you know more, you can have more control and success.
Ejemplos
- He always studies because he believes knowledge is power.
- In business, knowledge is power when making decisions.
speak truth to power
1/spˈik tɹˈuθ tə pˈaʊɚ/
idiom
Tell authority unpleasant truths
To tell leaders or people in power what you think is true, even if they do not like it.
Ejemplos
- Journalists should speak truth to power.
- She spoke truth to power by criticizing the policy in public.
absolute power corrupts absolutely
1/ˈæbsəlˌut pˈaʊɚ kɚˈʌpts ˌæbsəlˈutli/
idiom
formal
Total power causes corruption
If someone has complete power, they will become corrupt.
Ejemplos
- They say that absolute power corrupts absolutely, which is why checks and balances are important.
- History shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
absolute power corrupts absolutely
2/ˈæbsəlˌut pˈaʊɚ kɚˈʌpts ˌæbsəlˈutli/
idiom
literary
Total control leads to corruption
If someone has too much control, they will become dishonest or bad.
Ejemplos
- History shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
- They warned that giving him full control was dangerous because absolute power corrupts absolutely.