No. 741 in Italian
potenziale
The Italian word "potenziale" means "potential" in English.
In a sentence
Il potenziale di questo progetto è enorme.
The potential of this project is enormous.
Here, 'potenziale' is used as a noun to denote the capacity or potential of the project.
Guarda quanta energia potenziale ha quell'oggetto sospeso.
Look at how much potential energy that suspended object has.
In this instance, 'potenziale' is employed as an adjective to describe the type of energy, related to physics.
Con il tuo potenziale, puoi raggiungere grandi traguardi.
With your potential, you can achieve great goals.
'Potenziale' is used as a noun to indicate someone's innate capabilities or potential.
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