generador eléctrico
/xeneɾadoɾ eleɡtɾiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase power generator is translated into Spanish as generador eléctrico.
A power generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical power. In Spanish, you can use generador eléctrico or the common alternative generador de energía, which translates literally to energy generator.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase generador eléctrico is composed of generador (generator) and eléctrico (electrical).
Which one should you use?
The phrase generador de energía is a common alternative used to describe a power generator.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeneɾadoɾ eleɡtɾiko/
Did you know?
- In several Latin American countries, a home backup generator is colloquially called la planta, which literally means 'the plant'.
- The word eléctrico shares its distant roots with the Greek word for amber, because ancient people noticed that rubbing amber produced static electricity.
- In professional engineering contexts, a generator paired with its engine is called a grupo electrógeno rather than a generador eléctrico.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos un generador eléctrico para la fiesta.We need a power generator for the party.
- El generador eléctrico es muy ruidoso.The power generator is very noisy.
- ¿Dónde está el generador eléctrico de emergencia?Where is the emergency power generator?
Example conversation
A construction site during a power outage.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿podemos usar el generador eléctrico?Daniel, can we use the power generator?
- DanielSí, María, pero hay que echarle gasolina.Yes, María, but we need to add gas.
- MaríaYa traigo el combustible para el generador eléctrico.I am already bringing the fuel for the power generator.
- DanielPerfecto, así podremos seguir trabajando.Perfect, that way we can keep working.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eléctrico, generador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
