Spanish word

eólico

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈoliko/

Meaning

  • adjectivewind

Example

La energía eólica proviene del viento.

Wind energy comes from the wind.

Illustration for eólico (wind)

More examples

Invertimos en energía eólica para reducir las emisiones.

We invest in wind energy to reduce emissions.

Core concept

A wind turbine turning to generate electricity.

Common phrases

  • energía eólica

    wind energy

  • parque eólico

    wind farm

  • turbina eólica

    wind turbine

Similar words

eléctrico: Pertains to electrical energy and electrical systems.
solar: Produces energy from sunlight using photovoltaic panels or solar thermal systems.
renovable: Comes from naturally replenished sources and can be used repeatedly.
hidroeléctrico: Generates electricity from flowing or falling water via turbines or dams.

Definition in Spanish

Que procede del viento o que utiliza su fuerza, especialmente en contextos de energía y tecnología.

Word origin

From Greek Aiolos via Latin Aeolicus, the Spanish adjective eólico means relating to the wind or to wind power.

Usage tips

  • Used in technical phrases like energía eólica and parque eólico rather than to describe ordinary windy weather, and it normally carries a written accent in Spanish (eólico).

Other meanings

  • wind-poweradjective

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