la
feminine
/elektɾiθiˈðað/
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Translation
electricity
Word origin
From electrico plus the suffix -idad, ultimately from Greek elektron ('amber'), which produces static charge when rubbed. The same root gives English 'electricity' and 'electron'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- elektron
- English cognates
- electricity, electron
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralelectricidades
Examples
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The electricity went out during the storm.
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The electricity bill went up this month.
¿ genera ?
Do you know how electricity is generated?
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This house runs on electricity alone.
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We have to save electricity in winter.
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