powerhouses

[ˈpaʊərhaʊzɪz]

nounpl: powerhouses

potências

1. A person or organization that is very powerful or influential

The tech powerhouses are competing for market dominance.

As potências tecnológicas estão competindo pela dominação do mercado.

2. A building or facility that generates electric power

The nuclear powerhouses supply electricity to the region.

As usinas nucleares fornecem eletricidade para a região.

3. A person with exceptional ability or energy

She is a powerhouse of creativity and determination.

Ela é uma potência de criatividade e determinação.

NYC Slang

heavy hitters, major players, titans

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General Brazilian

potências

Most common usage for organizations or influential entities

Brazil

usinas

Specifically for power generation facilities

Portugal

potências

Standard usage across Portugal for powerful entities

Brazil

monstros

Informal usage for very powerful companies or individuals

a powerhouse of [something] - uma potência de [algo]

economic powerhouse - potência econômica

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