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latent

/ˈleɪ.tənt/

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noun

Huella dactilar latente

(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.

Examples :

"The detective carefully lifted the latent fingerprint from the windowsill. "

El detective levantó cuidadosamente la huella dactilar latente del alféizar de la ventana.

police law sign process mark

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noun

Factor latente, causa subyacente

An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.

Examples :

"The latent cause of the students' declining grades was a lack of engagement in class activities. "

La causa subyacente de la disminución de las calificaciones de los estudiantes fue la falta de participación en las actividades de clase.

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noun

Lo latente

Anything that is latent.

Examples :

"The latent fear of public speaking was a significant obstacle to her career goals. "

El miedo latente a hablar en público fue un obstáculo importante para sus objetivos profesionales.

possibility thing

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adjective

Latente, oculto

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

Examples :

"The old camera had a latent defect that only appeared when taking pictures in bright sunlight. "

La vieja cámara tenía un defecto latente que solo aparecía al tomar fotos con luz solar brillante.

theory science mind condition possibility

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adjective

Latente, inactivo

(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.

Examples :

"The chickenpox virus can remain latent in the body for many years, sometimes causing shingles later in life. "

El virus de la varicela puede permanecer inactivo en el cuerpo durante muchos años, a veces causando culebrilla más adelante en la vida.

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adjective

latente, oculto

Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

Examples :

"The seeds of ambition remained latent within her until a new opportunity arose at work. "

Las semillas de la ambición permanecieron latentes en ella hasta que surgió una nueva oportunidad en el trabajo.

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