This is the 863rd most frequent Catalan word.
potencial
The Catalan word "potencial" translates to "potential" in English, meaning the capacity to develop or achieve something in the future.
Here, 'potencial' is used as a noun, meaning the inherent ability or capacity of someone or something.
L'alumne té un gran potencial per aprendre idiomes.
The student has great potential for learning languages.
'Potencial' is still a noun, indicating the possibility or capability inherent in the subject.
Aquest dispositiu té el potencial d'innovar la indústria.
This device has the potential to innovate the industry.
In this context, 'potencial' is an adjective describing the type of energy being referred to, which is stored energy.