powerless in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for powerless in the English»Spanish Dictionary

powerless [Am ˈpaʊ(ə)rləs, Brit ˈpaʊəlɪs] ADJ

we are completely powerless

no podemos hacer nada en absoluto

I felt completely powerless

me sentí totalmente impotente

they were powerless to prevent the violence

no pudieron hacer nada para impedir la violencia

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impotente

powerless

powerless in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for powerless in the English»Spanish Dictionary

powerless [ˈpaʊələs, Am ˈpaʊɚ-] ADJ

powerless

impotente

to be powerless against sb

no poder hacer nada contra alguien

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impotente

powerless

powerless Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be powerless against sb

no poder hacer nada contra alguien

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English

By the 12th century, the council was essentially powerless as a separate entity, though it seems clear that the system was never formally dismantled.

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For example, a person may cry after receiving surprisingly happy news, ostensibly because the person feels powerless or unable to influence what is happening.

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These organizations serve as regional planning agencies and as forums for debating issues of regional importance, but are generally powerless relative to their individual members.

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The cities, however, were not powerless, and as executors of the public peace, they had developed into a potent military force.

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Selection is thus powerless, and the species is carried automatically in the direction marked out by internal factors controlling variation.

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People feel helpless when they feel powerless to change their situation.

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Feeling trapped and oppressed by others, and powerless to change.

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The others suspect what is going on, but have no proof and are powerless to do anything.

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She was powerless to stop the flow of events.

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Empowering the powerless, particularly the tribals, dalits, women and other vulnerable sections of society, will be a significant part of this activity.

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