La central eléctrica
Example: La central eléctrica suministra energía a toda la ciudad.
Definition
"La central eléctrica" refers to a facility where electrical power is generated and distributed to supply energy to homes, businesses, and industries. It typically converts various forms of energy into electricity to ensure continuous power availability to a wide area.
Etymology
The term "la central eléctrica" comes from Spanish, where "central" means a main or central place, and "eléctrica" relates to electricity. Together, they describe a central location dedicated to producing electrical energy. Did you know? The word 'eléctrica' derives from the Greek 'ēlektron,' meaning amber, which was known for its static electricity properties.
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"La central eléctrica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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