No. 863 in Catalan
potencial
The Catalan word "potencial" translates to "potential" in English, meaning the capacity to develop or achieve something in the future.
In a sentence
L'alumne té un gran potencial per aprendre idiomes.
The student has great potential for learning languages.
Here, 'potencial' is used as a noun, meaning the inherent ability or capacity of someone or something.
Aquest dispositiu té el potencial d'innovar la indústria.
This device has the potential to innovate the industry.
'Potencial' is still a noun, indicating the possibility or capability inherent in the subject.
Utilitzar l'energia potencial en aquest sistema és molt eficient.
Utilizing potential energy in this system is very efficient.
In this context, 'potencial' is an adjective describing the type of energy being referred to, which is stored energy.
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