tiene amigos poderosos

has powerful friends

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has powerful friends The subject is often omitted in Spanish and is understood from context. The phrase can sometimes imply that someone has influential connections.

SP: No te preocupes; tiene amigos poderosos.

EN: Don't worry; he has powerful friends.

Él dijo que tiene amigos poderosos.

He said he has powerful friends.

Tiene amigos poderosos.

He has powerful friends.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

El Arzobispo tiene amigos poderosos.

The Archbishop has powerful friends.

El hombre más rico tiene amigos poderosos.

The richest man has powerful friends.