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    Voltio (en. Volt)

    /ˈvol.tio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unit of measurement that expresses the electric potential difference.
    The battery has an output of 12 volts.
    La batería tiene una salida de 12 voltios.
    Measurement that determines the electric pressure in a circuit.
    The voltage at the outlet is 220 volts.
    El voltaje en el enchufe es de 220 voltios.
    Used in electricity to indicate the strength of the current.
    We need a transformer to convert 110 volts to 220 volts.
    Necesitamos un transformador para convertir 110 voltios a 220 voltios.

    Etymology

    The term 'volt' is derived from the name of the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to measure volts
    To measure the electrical tension in a circuit.
    meter voltios
    volts per meter
    Unit used to calculate the electric field.
    voltios por metro
    alternating volt
    Refers to the voltage of alternating current.
    voltio alterno

    Related Words

    tension
    Measurement that expresses the effort to move electric charges.
    tensión
    voltage
    Synonym for volt, it also refers to the measurement of electric energy.
    voltaje
    current
    Flow of electric charge measured in amperes.
    corriente

    Slang Meanings

    To be under voltage
    When someone feels tired or without energy.
    Cuando alguien se siente cansado o sin energía.
    Volt of madness
    When someone behaves in a very energetic or unpredictable way.
    Cuando alguien actúa de forma muy energética o impredecible.