eléctrico
/eˈleɡtɾiko/
The English word 'electrical' is translated into Spanish as eléctrico.
The term is used to describe something that is powered by or related to electricity.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, eléctrico must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use eléctrica for feminine singular nouns, eléctricos for masculine plural nouns and eléctricas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈleɡtɾiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word for an electrical shock is calambre, which is the same word used to describe a muscle 'cramp'.
- If you describe a person as eléctrico, you are usually suggesting they are hyperactive or overly nervous rather than referring to their profession.
- The word eléctrico shares its roots with the word for 'amber', as ancient people discovered that rubbing amber could create static electricity.
Examples in context
- Tom es ingeniero eléctrico.Tom is an electrical engineer.This sentence shows the use of eléctrico to describe a person's profession.Tatoeba #645751 by Shishir, translation #37055 by CK
- Un rayo es un fenómeno eléctrico.Lightning is an electrical phenomenon.This sentence demonstrates how eléctrico describes a natural phenomenon.Tatoeba #1311716 by Kiraness, translation #27164 by Yepthatscool
- Hay un fallo en el sistema eléctrico.There is a fault in the electrical system.This sentence illustrates eléctrico modifying a system.Tatoeba #483518 by Shishir, translation #279156 by orge
- El ingeniero está trabajando en un proyecto eléctrico.The engineer is working on an electrical project.
- Estoy estudiando electrotecnia en la universidad.I am studying electrical engineering at the university.
- No puedo encontrar el interruptor eléctrico.I can't find the electrical switch.
- Necesito un experto en electricidad para reparar mi sistema eléctrico.I need an electricity expert to fix my electrical system.
- Llamé a un electricista para solucionar el problema en mi sistema eléctrico.I called an electrician to fix the issue in my electrical system.
- El dispositivo eléctricoThe electrical device
- Las instalaciones eléctricasThe electrical installations
- Juan va a instalar el sistema eléctrico en la nueva casa.Juan is going to install the electrical system in the new house.
- Necesito reparar mi calentador eléctrico.I need to repair my electric heater.
- Estamos buscando formas de generar energía eléctrica más limpia.We are looking for ways to generate cleaner electrical energy.
- El circuito eléctrico se sobrecargó y provocó un apagón.The electrical circuit overloaded and caused a blackout.
- Esta máquina requiere una corriente eléctrica estable para funcionar correctamente.This machine requires a stable electrical current to function properly.
- Asegúrate de que el voltaje de entrada sea el correcto antes de enchufar el equipo eléctrico.Make sure the input voltage is correct before plugging in the electrical equipment.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a home renovation project.
- ElenaNecesitamos un experto para el trabajo eléctrico.We need an expert for the electrical work.
- AlejandroTengo un contacto que es muy bueno.I have a contact who is very good.
- Elena¿Sabe instalar un coche eléctrico?Does he know how to install an electric car charger?
- AlejandroSí, Elena, él hace todo ese tipo de instalaciones.Yes, Elena, he does all those types of installations.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry eléctrico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eléctrico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
