energía eléctrica
/eneɾxia eleɡtɾika/from spelling rules
In Spanish, electrical power is translated as energía eléctrica.
The term refers to the energy derived from electricity used to power devices and buildings.
Which one should you use?
While energía eléctrica is the standard term for electrical power, use potencia eléctrica if you are specifically referring to electric power in terms of its capacity or capability. In casual conversation, you may also hear people refer to electrical power as luz or luz eléctrica.
How do you pronounce it?
/eneɾxia eleɡtɾika/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, the phrase se fue la luz is the standard way to announce a power outage, literally meaning 'the light left'.
- The word luz is so commonly used for electrical power that people will ask to pagar la luz when referring to paying their monthly electricity bill.
- The word energía shares the same Greek root as the English 'energy', specifically the word 'enérgeia', meaning 'activity' or 'operation'.
Examples in context
- La energía eléctrica es fundamental para el funcionamiento de nuestra sociedad moderna.Electrical power is essential for the functioning of our modern society.
- La potencia eléctrica de esta planta es suficiente para abastecer a miles de hogares.The electric power of this plant is sufficient to supply thousands of households.
- No puedo trabajar sin luz eléctrica en mi escritorio.I can't work without electrical power at my desk.
- La electricidad se fue durante la tormenta.The electricity went out during the storm.
- La energía eléctrica es muy cara ahora.Electrical power is very expensive now.
- Necesitamos más energía eléctrica para el hospital.We need more electrical power for the hospital.
- El edificio funciona con energía eléctrica solar.The building runs on solar electrical power.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing the costs of running their small office.
- Sofía¿Sabes cuánto gastamos en energía eléctrica?Do you know how much we spend on electrical power?
- AlejandroSí, la factura de energía eléctrica es muy alta.Yes, the electrical power bill is very high.
- SofíaDeberíamos buscar una forma de ahorrar.We should find a way to save.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Sofía.You are right, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries energía, CC BY-SA 4.0.
