El grupo electrógeno
Example: El grupo electrógeno funcionó durante el corte de luz anoche.
Definition
"El grupo electrógeno" refers to a machine that produces electrical energy, typically by converting mechanical energy from an internal combustion engine. It is commonly used as a backup power source during electrical outages, as in the example where it operated during a blackout.
Etymology
The term "el grupo electrógeno" combines Spanish words: 'grupo' meaning 'group' or 'set,' and 'electrógeno,' derived from Greek roots 'electro-' (electric) and '-geno' (producer or generator). It literally means 'electricity-producing group,' highlighting its function as an assembly that generates electrical power.
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"El grupo electrógeno" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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