Meaning
power, strength
- power, strength, force
- power (nation or state)
- power (mathematics, physics)
In a sentence
Questo motore ha una potenza davvero notevole.
This engine has really remarkable power.
Hai visto la potenza del suo tiro?
Did you see the power of his shot?
La nuova potenza asiatica cresce molto in fretta.
The new Asian power is growing very quickly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| potenza | feminine · singular |
| potenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'potenza' for abstract power (e.g., political, electrical). For physical strength, prefer 'forza'.
- Often plural ('potenze') when referring to powerful nations or groups (e.g., 'le grandi potenze').
- Avoid confusing with 'potere' (verb/noun for 'to be able' or 'power' in a general sense).