La xarxa elèctrica
Example: La xarxa elèctrica va fallar durant la tempesta d'ahir.
Definition
"La xarxa elèctrica" refers to the electrical grid system responsible for distributing electricity from power plants to homes, businesses, and other end-users. It ensures a continuous supply of electrical energy across a region, enabling the operation of various electrical devices and infrastructure.
Etymology
The term "la xarxa elèctrica" comes from Catalan, where "xarxa" means 'network' and "elèctrica" means 'electric.' This phrase literally translates to 'the electric network,' describing the interconnected system that delivers electricity. Fun fact: the word "xarxa" is related to the Latin word 'retia,' meaning a net or mesh, highlighting the interconnected nature of the electrical grid.
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"La xarxa elèctrica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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