diff --git a/pkgs/applications/virtualization/virtualbox/default.nix b/pkgs/applications/virtualization/virtualbox/default.nix
index 84e45cf947e8..be48da55b923 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/virtualization/virtualbox/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/virtualization/virtualbox/default.nix
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ in stdenv.mkDerivation {
   meta = {
     description = "PC emulator";
     longDescription = ''
-      VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use.
+      VirtualBox is an x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise and home use.
 
       To install on NixOS, please use the option `virtualisation.virtualbox.host.enable = true`.
       Please also check other options under `virtualisation.virtualbox`.