Electro (en. Electro)

/e.le.k.tɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Term that refers to electricity or something that produces or uses electricity.

The electromagnetic field is fundamental in physics.

El campo electro magnético es fundamental en la física.

Genre of electronic music with lively rhythms.

I love dancing electro at parties.

Me encanta bailar electro en las fiestas.

Abbreviation for electrical appliance.

I need to buy a new appliance for the kitchen.

Necesito comprar un electro nuevo para la cocina.

Comes from the Greek 'ēlektron', which means amber, due to its relation to electricity.

electrical appliance

device that operates with electricity and is used in the home.

electrodoméstico

electroshock

electrical discharge usually applied as a medical treatment.

electroshock

electrocardiogram

graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart.

electrocardiograma

electricity

form of energy that results from the existence of electric charges.

electricidad

electrification

process of supplying electricity to a region or system.

electrificación

electronic

relating to devices that use electricity.

electrónico

Term used in the music scene to refer to electronic music parties.

We are going to an electro this weekend.

Vamos a una electro este fin de semana.

Colloquial way of referring to something very energetic or intense.

That night was very electro, I didn’t stop dancing.

Esa noche estuvo muy electro, no paré de bailar.