latente
latent
adjective lah-TEN-teh Rare
Origin: From Latin latens (lying hidden).
Also means
dormant
Usage Note
Latente describes something present but not yet active or visible—a conflicto latente (latent conflict), un virus latente (a dormant virus). It is invariable for gender. In medicine it describes an infection that exists without producing symptoms.
Examples
"La tensión latente estalló en protestas."
Natural Translation
The latent tension erupted into protests.
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