Eléctrico
Example: El coche eléctrico es más silencioso que el de gasolina.
Definition
"Eléctrico" describes something related to or operated by electricity, such as devices, vehicles, or systems that use electric power. For example, an "eléctrico" car is powered by electric energy rather than fuel, often being quieter and more environmentally friendly.
Etymology
The word "eléctrico" comes from the Latin 'electricus,' which itself derives from the Greek 'ēlektron,' meaning amber. Ancient Greeks discovered that rubbing amber could attract light objects, an early observation of static electricity. The term evolved to describe phenomena related to electricity, leading to the modern use of "eléctrico."
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"Eléctrico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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