paneles solares
/paneles solaɾes/from spelling rules
The phrase "solar panels" in Spanish is paneles solares.
Paneles solares refers to devices that convert sunlight into electricity. It is a neutral term that can be universally understood across Spanish-speaking countries.
Which one should you use?
While paneles solares is the standard term, you may encounter módulos solares in professional or technical settings. In Spain, the term placas solares is more prevalent.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, paneles solares is the most commonly used and understood term. In Spain, placas solares is more prevalent. Additionally, when specifically referring to solar thermal panels in Spain, you may hear the expressions captadores solares or colectores solares.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is panel solar. Note that the adjective follows the noun, and both the noun and adjective must agree in gender and number.
How do you pronounce it?
/paneles solaɾes/
Did you know?
- The term captadores solares literally translates to 'solar catchers', reflecting the idea of 'capturing' heat rather than converting light.
- While paneles refers to the hardware, the word panel is used in Spanish to describe a group of judges or an expert committee, similar to a 'panel discussion'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term placa is more commonly used for a license plate or a dental plate than for energy equipment.
Examples in context
- Quiero instalar paneles solares.I want to install solar panels.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to install paneles solares.Tatoeba #6628853 by arh, translation #12978113 by araneo
- Necesito varios paneles solares.I need several solar panels.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for several paneles solares.Tatoeba #6632916 by arh, translation #11438814 by Serveto
- Los paneles solares necesitan baterías.Solar panels need batteries.This sentence is useful for stating that paneles solares require batteries.Tatoeba #6632931 by arh, translation #12941279 by araneo
- El edificio cuenta con paneles solares para abastecer su energíaThe building is equipped with solar panels to supply its energy needs
- Voy a instalar paneles solares en mi casa para ahorrar energíaI'm going to install solar panels in my house to save energy
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are looking at a house for sale.
- ElenaMira, esta casa tiene paneles solares.Look, this house has solar panels.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Ahorraremos mucho dinero.That's great! We will save a lot of money.
- ElenaSí, los paneles solares son muy eficientes.Yes, solar panels are very efficient.
- MateoMe gusta mucho esa idea, Elena.I really like that idea, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
