Spanish word

eléctrico

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈlektɾiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveelectrical

Example

La instalación eléctrica está dañada.

The electrical installation is damaged.

Illustration for eléctrico (electrical)

More examples

Uso un ventilador eléctrico cuando hace mucho calor.

I use an electric fan when it is very hot.

Core concept

An appliance plugged into a power outlet with a glowing plug and cord.

Common phrases

  • bicicleta eléctrica

    electric bicycle

  • aparato eléctrico

    electrical appliance

  • ventilador eléctrico

    electric fan

Similar words

electrónico: Uses electronic circuits and components for control, sensing, or data processing.
mecánico: Operates by mechanical parts such as gears, springs, or cams.
manual: Requires direct hand operation or human physical effort to function.
inalámbrico: Operates without physical wires, using radio or other wireless signals.

Definition in Spanish

Que está relacionado con la electricidad o que funciona con energía eléctrica.

Word origin

From Latin electricus, ultimately from Greek ἤλεκτρον 'amber', originally referring to phenomena seen with rubbed amber and later applied to things involving electricity.

Usage tips

  • Spanish eléctrico describes things powered by or related to electricity, while electrónico refers to items that involve electronic circuits or components.

Other meanings

  • electricadjective

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