English–Spanish
“powerless” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/impoˈtente/
Example
Me siento impotente ante esa situación.
I feel powerless in the face of that situation.
How to say “powerless” in Spanish
“Powerless” in Spanish is impotente.
Person pushing a stalled car that does not move.
Example sentences with impotente
El médico se mostró impotente ante la enfermedad del paciente.
The doctor was powerless in the face of the patient's illness.
Tips for using impotente
- When applied to people it can sound harsh or clinical, so conversational alternatives include 'no poder', 'incapaz' or 'sin influencia'.