How to Say "Power Outlet" in Spanish

enchufe

/enˈt͡ʃufe/

The English phrase power outlet can be translated into Spanish as enchufe.

enchufe is used to refer to a power outlet.

Which one should you use?

While enchufe is often used to mean power outlet, its literal meaning is plug.

The plural form of enchufe is enchufes.

/enˈtʃufe/

In Spain, the word enchufe has a common slang meaning for an 'unfair advantage' or a 'connection' used to get a job or a favor. It is similar to the English expression 'having a connection' to get something done.
In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for an enchufe, a technician might bring you a physical plug rather than a socket. To be absolutely clear you want the wall socket, it is safer to use the term tomacorriente.
If you are in a hotel and a socket is broken, you might complain that there is no contacto. In many countries, 'contacto' is the preferred technical term for the wall outlet itself.

¿Podrías enchufar mi computadora portátil al enchufe eléctrico, por favor?
Could you plug my laptop into the power outlet, please?
El cargador del teléfono está conectado a la toma de corriente.
The phone charger is plugged into the power outlet.
¡Desconecta el teléfono del tomacorriente antes de salir!
Disconnect the phone from the power outlet before leaving!
No encuentro un enchufe libre para cargar mi iPad.
I can't find an available power outlet to charge my iPad.
El enchufe está detrás del sofá.
The power outlet is behind the sofa.
¿Dónde hay un enchufe libre?
Where is there a free power outlet?
Necesito conectar el cargador en el enchufe.
I need to plug the charger into the power outlet.

In a hotel room, Sofía is looking for a place to charge her phone.

Alejandro

Sofía, ¿necesitas ayuda con tu teléfono?
Sofía, do you need help with your phone?
Sofía

Sí, no encuentro ningún enchufe en la habitación.
Yes, I can't find any power outlet in the room.
Alejandro

Hay un enchufe junto a la cama.
There is a power outlet next to the bed.
Sofía

¡Gracias, Alejandro! Lo encontré.
Thanks, Alejandro! I found it.

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