What is the Spanish word for "power"?

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

English

power

Spanish

poder

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Alternative translations of "power"

energía
fuerza
potencia
facultad

Examples of how to use "power" in Spanish

English
Knowledge gives you great power.
Spanish
El conocimiento te da un gran poder.
English
Knowledge is power in many situations.
Spanish
El conocimiento es poder en muchas situaciones.
English
The storm cut our power last night.
Spanish
La tormenta cortó nuestra energía anoche.
English
She has the power to decide.
Spanish
Ella tiene el poder de decidir.
English
They questioned the mayor's power.
Spanish
Cuestionaron el poder del alcalde.

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