La central hidroeléctrica
Example: La central hidroeléctrica produce energía limpia para la ciudad.
Definition
"La central hidroeléctrica" refers to a facility that generates electricity by using the energy of flowing or falling water. It converts the kinetic energy of water into electrical power, often providing a clean and renewable source of energy for cities and regions.
Etymology
The term "la central hidroeléctrica" comes from Spanish, where "central" means a power station or plant, and "hidroeléctrica" combines "hidro-" (water) and "eléctrica" (electric), indicating electricity generated from water. Did you know that hydroelectric power has been harnessed since the late 19th century, making it one of the oldest renewable energy technologies?
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"La central hidroeléctrica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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