energía hidráulica
/eneɾxia idɾaulika/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "water power" is translated into Spanish as energía hidráulica.
This term is an uncountable noun used to describe power derived from water.
Meaning: (uncountable) power from water (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally to "hydraulic energy".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because energía is a feminine noun, the definite article used is la in the phrase la energía hidráulica.
How do you pronounce it?
/eneɾxia idɾaulika/
Did you know?
- The word hidráulico is used for any system using liquid to move machinery, such as 'hydraulic brakes', regardless of whether the liquid is actually water.
- While energía hidráulica is the technical term, Spanish speakers use fuerza del agua to describe the raw physical force of moving water.
- While energía hidráulica describes the power itself, the term central hidráulica is the standard way to refer to the actual hydroelectric plant or dam.
Examples in context
- La energía hidráulica hace girar la rueda.Water power turns the wheel.This sentence shows how energía hidráulica can be used to describe how a wheel is turned.Tatoeba #9006471 by carlosalberto, translation #2163198 by Source_VOA
- La energía hidráulica es renovable.Hydraulic power is renewable.
- Este país utiliza mucha energía hidráulica.This country uses a lot of water power.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a science project.
- MaríaJavier, ¿qué opinas de la energía hidráulica?Javier, what do you think about water power?
- JavierCreo que es muy eficiente, María.I think it is very efficient, Maria.
- MaríaEs ideal para nuestra presentación.It is ideal for our presentation.
- JavierSí, busquemos más datos sobre ella.Yes, let's look for more data about it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water power” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
