Spanish word

trifásico

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾiˈfasiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivethree-phase

Example

Necesitamos un motor trifásico para la máquina.

We need a three-phase motor for the machine.

Illustration for trifásico (three-phase)

More examples

¿Tu casa tiene un contador trifásico?

Does your house have a three-phase meter?

Core concept

Three AC phases feeding a motor or transformer in sequence.

Common phrases

  • contador trifásico

    three-phase meter

  • red trifásica

    three-phase network

Definition in Spanish

Que se aplica a motores, transformadores o redes que funcionan mediante un sistema de tres fases de corriente alterna.

Word origin

Trifásico comes from Spanish tri- 'three' + fase (from Greek phásis 'phase') and -ico, forming an adjective for equipment or networks that run on three alternating-current phases.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish the adjective normally follows the noun, so it appears after the equipment or system name rather than before as in English.

Opposites

  • monofásicosingle-phaseadjective

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