electroducto
/eleɡtɾoduɡto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "bus duct" is translated as electroducto.
This term refers to a collection of busbars used in electrical systems.
Meaning: collection of busbars (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word electroducto is a compound formed from the prefix electro- (electrical) and ducto (duct or conduit).
Which one should you use?
You can also use ducto de barras in technical engineering contexts. For more descriptive phrasing, conducto eléctrico de barras or cañería eléctrica de barras can be used. The term Conducto de barras is considered the formal translation.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡtɾoduɡto/
Did you know?
- The word cañería in cañería eléctrica de barras originally comes from caña, meaning 'cane' or 'reed', reflecting how early pipes were made from hollow plants.
- The term conducto is frequently used in a metaphorical sense in Spanish, such as in the phrase por los conductos regulares to mean 'through the proper channels'.
- In many Latin American countries, an engineer might colloquially call a bus duct un canal instead of using the formal electroducto.
Examples in context
- El conducto de barras en el sistema eléctricoThe bus duct in the electrical system
- El electroducto está instalado en el techo.The bus duct is installed on the ceiling.
- Necesitamos un electroducto nuevo para la fábrica.We need a new bus duct for the factory.
- Revisen el electroducto para buscar fallos.Check the bus duct for faults.
Example conversation
Two engineers are inspecting an industrial electrical installation.
- MateoMaría, ¿puedes revisar el electroducto?María, can you check the bus duct?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, lo revisaré ahora mismo.Yes, Mateo, I will check it right now.
- MateoEl electroducto parece estar en buen estado.The bus duct seems to be in good condition.
- MaríaTienes razón, no hay daños visibles.You are right, there are no visible damages.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
