Subestación (en. Substation)

/subes.taˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Installation that facilitates the transformation and distribution of electrical energy.

The substation is responsible for distributing energy to different sectors of the city.

La subestación se encarga de distribuir la energía a diferentes sectores de la ciudad.

Part of the electrical system where electricity is transformed from high to low voltage.

The high-voltage substation is located on the outskirts of the city.

La subestación de alta tensión está ubicada a las afueras de la ciudad.

Place where electrical equipment is installed for the regulation of energy service.

Operators control the substation from a remote command center.

Los operadores controlan la subestación desde un centro de mando remoto.

From the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'station', referring to a stopping or changing point in systems.

power substation

Installation dedicated to the distribution of electrical energy.

subestación de energía

work in the substation

To perform technical work in an intermediate electrical installation.

trabajar en la subestación

maintenance of substations

Set of activities aimed at keeping the electrical installation in good condition.

mantenimiento de subestaciones

station

Place where a specific service is provided, such as transportation or energy.

estación

transformer

Device that changes the voltage of electrical energy.

transformador

electrical distribution

Process of carrying electricity from generating plants to consumers.

distribución eléctrica

In electricians' slang, a workplace where long hours are spent.

I spent all day at the substation, it was exhausting.

Pasé todo el día en la subestación, fue agotador.

Referred to as 'the center' by technicians, where electrical operations are coordinated.

Let's go to the center to check the status of the substation.

Vamos al centro para verificar el estado de la subestación.