onnipotente
/ˌɔn.ni.poˈtɛn.te/
The English word "almighty" is translated into Italian as onnipotente. Wiktionary also lists onnipossente.
Meaning: unlimited in might (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| onnipotente | /ˌɔn.ni.poˈtɛn.te/ |
| onnipossente | /on.ni.posˈsɛn.te/ /ˌɔn.ni.posˈsɛn.te/ |
The adjective onnipotente is used to describe someone or something that is unlimited in might. When used as a noun to refer to God, the name is written as Onnipotente.
What does it mean word for word?
The word onnipotente is a compound of onni- (all) and potente (powerful), meaning "all-powerful".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the Almighty as a noun, the word is capitalized and typically preceded by a definite article, such as in l'Onnipotente.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable. The IPA is /ˌɔn.ni.poˈtɛn.te/.
Did you know?
- If you use onnipotente to describe a human, you are often using it ironically or hyperbolically to describe someone with an ego that knows no bounds.
- The Latin root omni found in onnipotente is the same ancestor for the English word 'omnivorous', meaning 'eating everything'.
- The prefix onni- is rarely used in modern Italian outside of a few specific adjectives like onnipotente and onnipresente, making these words feel distinct and formal.
Examples in context
- Dio è onnipotente.God is almighty.This sentence is useful for stating that God is almighty using onnipotente.Tatoeba #4838877 by Guybrush88, translation #8256613 by Amastan
- Lodate l'Onnipotente!Praise the Almighty!This sentence is useful for the command to praise the Almighty using onnipotente.Tatoeba #13976053 by rul, translation #13757836 by rul
- L'Onnipotente protegge i giusti.The Almighty protects the righteous.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are discussing a mythological character.
- FrancescoPensi che questo dio sia davvero onnipotente?Do you think this god is truly almighty?
- SofiaSì, Sofia crede che possa fare tutto.Yes, Sofia believes he can do everything.
- FrancescoMa nessuno è davvero così onnipotente.But nobody is truly that almighty.
- SofiaForse hai ragione, Francesco.Maybe you are right, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “almighty” translations and entries onnipotente, onnipossente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries onnipossente, onnipotente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
