Fusible (en. Fuse)

/fuˈsi.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Electrical device that melts to protect a circuit.

The fuse burned out and turned off the light.

El fusible se quemó y apagó la luz.

Material that can be melted.

The solder fuse is used to bond metals.

El fusible de la soldadura se utiliza para unir metales.

From Latin 'fusibilis', meaning 'that can be melted'.

live fuse

It refers to a fuse that is connected and in operation.

fusible a la corriente

replace the fuse

Replacing a damaged fuse with a new one.

sustituir el fusible

heat a fuse

Raise the temperature of a fuse until it melts or breaks.

calentar un fusible

circuit

Closed path through which electric current flows.

circuito

electricity

Physical phenomenon produced by the movement of electrons.

electricidad

switch

Device that opens or closes an electrical circuit.

interruptor

Used in the context of power issues.

My house's fuse blew when I turned on the air conditioning.

Se me voló el fusible de la casa cuando prendí el aire.

Referring to someone who 'shuts down' quickly in a stressful situation.

If you keep arguing like that, you're going to be a fuse at the party.

Si sigues discutiendo así, vas a ser un fusible en la fiesta.