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energía
/eneɾˈxi.a/
energy
La energía solar es una fuente renovable.
Solar energy is a renewable source.
general
The capacity to do work, often in the form of electricity, heat, or motion.
El cuerpo necesita energía para funcionar correctamente.
The body needs energy to function properly.
In everyday contexts, 'energía' refers to physical or mental vitality.
Technology
technical
Electric power supplied to homes and businesses.
La energía eléctrica se mide en kilovatios-hora.
Electric energy is measured in kilowatt-hours.
In technical contexts, 'energía' often refers to electricity.
Collocations
energía renovablerenewable energyenergía nuclearnuclear energyenergía solarsolar energyfuente de energíaenergy source
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Energy vs. Electricity
In Spanish, 'energía' can mean both general energy and electricity, while English distinguishes between 'energy' and 'electricity'.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'energía' depends heavily on context—whether it's physical, mental, or technical.
Word Origin
From Latin 'energia', from Greek 'ἐνέργεια' (energeia), meaning 'activity' or 'operation'.
Usage Notes
'Energía' can refer to both physical energy (e.g., electricity) and abstract energy (e.g., motivation). In scientific contexts, it often refers to measurable quantities like joules or watts.
Word Breakdown
energ
energy
root-ía
quality or state of
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