Spanish word

electricidad

Pronunciation

IPA/elektɾiθiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounelectricity

Example

¿Cortaron la electricidad?

Did they cut the electricity off?

Illustration for electricidad (electricity)

More examples

La factura de electricidad llegó más alta este mes.

The electric bill was higher this month.

Core concept

A glowing current flowing along power lines into a house.

Common phrases

  • corte de electricidad

    blackout

  • factura de electricidad

    electric bill

  • consumo de electricidad

    power consumption

Similar words

luz: Visible light from bulbs or the sun that makes things visible.
corriente: Flow of electric charge through wires that carries power to devices.

Definition in Spanish

Flujo o forma de energía causada por cargas eléctricas, disponible en hogares y empresas y suministrada por compañías.

Word origin

It comes from Greek ēlektron 'amber' via Latin electricus, with the Spanish suffix -idad forming the abstract noun.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • powernoun

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