cable de tierra
/kable de tjera/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'grounding wire' is translated into Spanish as cable de tierra.
A grounding wire is a safety wire that connects an electrical circuit to the earth to prevent electric shocks.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase cable de tierra is composed of cable (cable/wire) and de tierra (of earth/ground).
Which one should you use?
The more complete technical term for a grounding wire is cable de toma de tierra.
Did you know?
- The phrase poner a tierra can be used both as a technical electrical instruction and as a metaphor for bringing someone back to reality.
- The word tierra in cable de tierra traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *ters- which meant 'to dry'.
- While cable de tierra is common, electricians in some regions use the term polo a tierra to describe the grounding system.
Examples in context
- Diego estaba revisando la instalación eléctrica y encontró un hilo a tierra conectado incorrectamente. Le recomendé que llamara a un electricista para solucionarlo.Diego was checking the electrical installation and found a grounding wire incorrectly connected. I recommended that he call an electrician to fix it.
- Necesitamos revisar el cable de tierra.We need to check the grounding wire.
- El cable de tierra está suelto.The grounding wire is loose.
- Conecta el cable de tierra a la base.Connect the grounding wire to the base.
Example conversation
A technician is inspecting an electrical panel for a client.
- JavierElena, ¿puedes traer el cable de tierra?Elena, can you bring the grounding wire?
- ElenaSí, Javier, lo tengo aquí.Yes, Javier, I have it here.
- JavierEs esencial para la seguridad de la máquina.It is essential for the safety of the machine.
- ElenaEntendido, lo voy a instalar ahora.Understood, I am going to install it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cable, de, tierra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
