1. Natural ability or skill that exists but has not yet been developed, discovered, or expressed
The coach recognized latent talent in the young athlete.
O técnico reconheceu talento latente no jovem atleta.
2. Potential capability that remains hidden or dormant until circumstances allow it to emerge
She had latent talent for painting that only emerged after she took classes.
Ela tinha talento latente para pintura que só emergiu depois que fez aulas.