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Italian word
potere
can, to be able to (verb); power (noun)
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power
ability or authority; a nation's strength
⚠️ The trap
As a verb 'potere' = can / may. As a noun 'il potere' = power / authority. Learners familiar with the verb often don't recognise 'il potere' as a noun. 'Essere al potere' = to be in power. 'Potere d'acquisto' = purchasing power.
To say "ability or authority; a nation's strength" in Italian:
potere (correct — verb AND noun)
"potere" in English means:
can, to be able to (verb); power (noun)
Example
"Il potere corrompe."
"Power corrupts."
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