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    Voltaje (en. Voltage)

    /bolˈtaxe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The unit of measurement for the electric potential difference.
    The voltage of the battery is 12 volts.
    El voltaje de la batería es de 12 voltios.
    It refers to the force that drives electric current.
    High voltage can be dangerous.
    Un alto voltaje puede ser peligroso.
    Voltage can vary depending on the connected load.
    The voltage in the electrical grid is regulated to avoid overloads.
    El voltaje en la red eléctrica se regula para evitar sobrecargas.

    Etymology

    The term 'voltage' comes from 'volt', which in turn is a tribute to the inventor Alessandro Volta.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Low voltage
    Situation in which the voltage is lower than expected or necessary.
    bajo voltaje
    High voltage
    Situation in which the voltage is higher than normal, which can often be dangerous.
    alto voltaje
    To supply voltage
    To provide or inject electrical energy into a system.
    surtir voltaje

    Related Words

    Current
    Flow of electric charge that occurs due to the voltage difference.
    corriente
    Resistance
    Property that opposes electric current in a circuit.
    resistencia
    Potential
    Amount of electrical energy that a system has based on its position.
    potencial

    Slang Meanings

    Low voltage
    The low voltage in the house caused some lights not to work.
    El voltaje bajo en la casa causó que algunas luces no funcionaran.
    High voltage
    Be careful with the high voltage in the power line.
    Cuidado con el voltaje alto en la línea eléctrica.