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    Turbina (en. Turbine)

    /turˈbina/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mechanical device that converts fluid energy into rotational energy.
    The turbines of airplanes are essential for their propulsion.
    Las turbinas de los aviones son fundamentales para su propulsión.
    Part of a power generation installation that uses steam or water to move a generator.
    The hydraulic turbine generates electricity from the movement of water.
    La turbina hidráulica genera electricidad a partir del movimiento del agua.
    Machine used in industry to drive compressors or pumps.
    The gas turbine is highly efficient for industrial processes.
    La turbina de gas es muy eficiente para procesos industriales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'turbinia', related to 'turbo' meaning 'whirlwind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wind turbine
    Turbine that uses wind energy to generate electricity.
    turbina eólica
    steam turbine
    Turbine that converts steam energy into mechanical energy.
    turbina de vapor
    hydraulic turbine
    Turbine that uses moving water energy.
    turbina hidráulica

    Related Words

    turbulent
    That causes or generates chaotic movement.
    turbulento
    whirlwind
    Movement of air or water in a spiral that forms a current in the direction of a spiral.
    torbellino
    generator
    Machine that transforms different types of energy into electrical energy.
    generador

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, it refers to a person who acts with a lot of energy.
    That guy is like a turbine, he's always on the move.
    Ese tipo es como una turbina, siempre está en movimiento.
    Sometimes used to describe something that is running at full speed.
    The party was like a turbine, it just wouldn't stop moving!
    La fiesta estaba como una turbina, ¡no paraba de moverse!