Energías (en. Energies)

/eneɾiˈxas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Physical or mental potential that allows for work or activity.
Renewable energies are essential for the future of the planet.
Las energías renovables son fundamentales para el futuro del planeta.
Vitality or enthusiasm of a person.
Today I have a lot of energy to work on my projects.
Hoy tengo mucha energía para trabajar en mis proyectos.
Quality of different forms of energy in physics.
Hydropower is obtained from the movement of water.
La energía hidráulica se obtiene del movimiento del agua.

Etymology

It comes from the Greek 'energeia', which means activity or functioning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good energies
Positive and optimistic attitudes.
buenas energías
change energy
Modify a person's mood or emotional state.
cambiar de energía
recharge energies
Rest or take time to recover vitality.
recargar energías

Related Words

solar energy
Energy obtained directly from the sun.
energía solar
electrical energy
A form of energy associated with the movement of electrons.
energía eléctrica
thermal energy
Energy that comes from heat.
energía térmica

Slang Meanings

To have good vibes.
She always arrives with high energies.
Ella siempre llega con las energías altas.
To be motivated or enthusiastic.
After a vacation, I return with renewed energies.
Después de unas vacaciones, regreso con energías renovadas.