pérdida de potencia
/peɾdida de potenθja/from spelling rules
In Spanish, power loss is translated as pérdida de potencia.
The phrase is used to describe a reduction in the energy or strength produced by an engine or a mechanical system.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pérdida (loss), de (of) and potencia (power/potency).
Which one should you use?
While pérdida de potencia focuses on mechanical strength, other forms exist depending on the context. Pérdida de energía is a more general and formal way to describe power loss. If you are specifically referring to an electrical outage, you might use Falta de suministro eléctrico to emphasize a lack of supply or Interrupción del servicio eléctrico to refer to a temporary interruption of electrical service.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal phrase Se fue la luz is commonly used in Latin America to indicate that the electricity has gone out.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾdida de potenθja/
Did you know?
- The common phrase for a blackout, se fue la luz, literally translates to 'the light left'.
- In Spanish, the word potencia is used for both mechanical power and mathematical exponents, as both refer to the 'power' of a number or engine.
- While pérdida de potencia describes a mechanical failure, the word potencia is also used in Spanish to describe the strength of a legal mandate or a logical argument.
Examples in context
- la energía eléctrica se cortó repentinamenteThe electricity was suddenly cut off
- hubo una falla en el suministro de energíaThere was a power supply failure
- El motor sufre una pérdida de potencia.The engine is experiencing a power loss.
- Hay una pérdida de potencia en el motor.There is a power loss in the engine.
- Siento una pérdida de potencia al acelerar.I feel a power loss when accelerating.
- El mecánico detectó una pérdida de potencia constante.The mechanic detected a constant power loss.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a car problem in a garage.
- SofíaJavier, el motor tiene una pérdida de potencia.Javier, the engine has a power loss.
- JavierVoy a revisar los filtros ahora mismo.I'm going to check the filters right now.
- SofíaEspero que no sea un problema grave.I hope it's not a serious problem.
- JavierNo te preocupes, yo lo arreglo.Don't worry, I'll fix it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
