Spanish Conversation · Level 161
30 words
Spanish word
latente
Pronunciation
IPA/laˈtente/
Meaning
- adjectivelatent
Example
El problema está latente.
The problem is latent.
More examples
Aunque parecía normal, había un peligro latente.
Although it seemed normal, there was a latent danger.
Core concept
A seed lying beneath soil, unseen but ready to sprout.
Common phrases
peligro latente
latent danger
conflicto latente
latent conflict
problema latente
latent problem
Similar words
subyacente: Located under the surface and acting as a root cause or base factor.
potencial: Not yet manifest but having a realistic possibility of becoming actual.
oculto: Kept out of sight or deliberately concealed from view.
implícito: Contained within or suggested indirectly rather than stated outright.
Definition in Spanish
Que existe de modo oculto o no manifiesto, pero que puede mostrarse o activarse en determinadas condiciones.
Word origin
From Latin latēns 'lying hidden', from latēre 'to lie hidden', the Spanish adjective latente names something present yet not manifested.
Usage tips
- Commonly used with abstract nouns (problema latente, riesgo latente); applying latente to a person often sounds odd.
Other meanings
- dormantadjective
- unrealizedadjective
Opposites
- manifiestoobviousadjective
- palpablepalpableadjective