Eléctrico (en. Electric)

/elek'tɾiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is produced, transmitted, or uses electricity.
An electric car runs on electric energy instead of fuel.
Un coche eléctrico funciona con energía eléctrica en lugar de combustible.
That which causes strong emotion or excitement.
The atmosphere of the concert was electric.
La atmósfera del concierto era eléctrica.
That which produces or requires an electric impulse.
The electric device turns on when pressing a button.
El dispositivo eléctrico se enciende al presionar un botón.

Etymology

From the Greek 'ēlektron', which means amber and refers to electricity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

electric circuit
Set of elements that allows current to flow.
circuito eléctrico
electric charge
Amount of stored electricity.
carga eléctrica
electric neutral
Connection that does not carry current.
neutro eléctrico

Related Words

electricity
Physical phenomenon that manifests with the presence of electric charges.
electricidad
electrification
Process of supplying electricity to an area.
electrificación
electronic
Relating to devices that use electrons.
electrónico

Slang Meanings

Something very exciting or energetic.
The game was electric; nobody could stop cheering.
El partido fue eléctrico, nadie podía dejar de animar.
Refers to a person who has a lot of energy or vitality.
That girl is electric; she's always full of life.
Esa chica es eléctrica, siempre está llena de vida.