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“electricity” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/elektɾiθiˈðað/

Example

¿Cortaron la electricidad?

Did they cut the electricity off?

Illustration for electricidad (electricity)

How to say “electricity” in Spanish

“Electricity” in Spanish is electricidad.

A glowing current flowing along power lines into a house.

Full entry for electricidad: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with electricidad

La factura de electricidad llegó más alta este mes.

The electric bill was higher this month.

Tips for using electricidad

  • In everyday speech people often say la luz for a blackout (se fue la luz), while electricidad is used when talking about supply, bills, or technical matters.

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