latente - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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latente (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/laten̪te/

Translation Options into English

Meanings and Usage

The word "latente" is commonly used in several contexts, including general language, medicine, and everyday conversation. It refers to something that is present but not yet visible, active, or manifest. In medicine, "latente" often describes infections or conditions that are not currently exhibiting symptoms but may become active later on.

Frequency of use is moderate; it may appear more in written contexts, especially in technical or academic writing, but is also used in oral speech in discussions related to health, psychology, and personal experiences.

Example Sentences: 1. "La infección viral puede permanecer latente durante años sin causar síntomas." - "The viral infection can remain latent for years without causing symptoms."

  1. "El talento de él es latente y podría desarrollarse con el tiempo."
  2. "His talent is latent and could develop over time."

  3. "Las emociones latentes a menudo se manifiestan en situaciones de estrés."

  4. "Latent emotions often manifest in stressful situations."

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "latente" is not widely featured in idiomatic expressions, but it can be incorporated into phrases that emphasize the hidden or dormant nature of a subject. Here are some example sentences:

  1. "Sus sentimientos por ella permanecen latentes, a pesar de la aparente indiferencia."
  2. "His feelings for her remain latent, despite the apparent indifference."

  3. "Existen riesgos latentes en cualquier negocio que se debe considerar."

  4. "There are latent risks in any business that must be considered."

  5. "Hay una creatividad latente en el grupo que está esperando ser liberada."

  6. "There is a latent creativity in the group that is waiting to be unleashed."

  7. "Las tensiones latentes en la comunidad finalmente estallaron en protestas."

  8. "The latent tensions in the community finally erupted into protests."

Etymology

The word "latente" comes from the Latin "latens," which is the present participle of "latere," meaning "to lie hidden" or "to be concealed." This etymological origin reflects its current meaning as something that exists but is not yet perceived.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - oculto (hidden) - dormido (dormant) - subyacente (underlying)

Antonyms: - evidente (evident) - manifiesto (manifest) - activo (active)



23-07-2024