Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
energía
Pronunciation
IPA/eneɾˈxia/
Meaning
- feminine nounenergy
Example
Necesito más energía para terminar el trabajo.
I need more energy to finish the work.
More examples
La casa se quedó sin energía durante la tormenta.
The house was left without power during the storm.
Core concept
Inner capacity that fuels a person's vigor or powers a machine.
Common phrases
tener energía
have energy
sin energía
out of energy
energía eléctrica
electric power
Similar words
fuerza: Physical pushing or pulling power that moves or resists objects.
ánimo: Feeling of motivation or willingness to act.
vitalidad: Liveliness and robustness that sustain everyday activity.
Definition in Spanish
Capacidad para producir trabajo o efecto, aplicada tanto al vigor físico o mental de una persona como a la energía eléctrica que alimenta máquinas y aparatos.
Word origin
It ultimately derives from Greek enérgeia 'working within' (en- 'in' + ergon 'work') through medieval Latin.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include tener energía for personal stamina and ahorrar energía, fuente de energía, or energía renovable for power contexts.
Other meanings
- vitalitynoun
- electricitynoun
Opposites
- agotamientoexhaustionnoun
- fatigafatiguenoun
Related words
- energéticoenergeticadjective
- energizarenergizeverb
- energizanteenergizingadjective