What is the Spanish word for "latent"?

Learn how to say "latent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

latent

Spanish

latente

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Alternative translations of "latent"

oculto
escondido
potencial
subyacente

Examples of how to use "latent" in Spanish

English
She has a latent talent for painting.
Spanish
Ella tiene un talento latente para la pintura.
English
The virus remained latent in her body.
Spanish
El virus permaneció latente en su cuerpo.
English
He discovered a latent talent for painting.
Spanish
Él descubrió un talento latente para la pintura.
English
Latent problems appeared during the inspection yesterday.
Spanish
Los problemas latentes aparecieron durante la inspección de ayer.
English
Scientists study latent effects of the drug.
Spanish
Los científicos estudian los efectos latentes de la droga.

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