Kilo Lingo

/eˈlektɾiko/

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Translation

electric, electrical

Word origin

From Latin electrum ('amber'), from Greek elektron, because rubbing amber produces static electricity.

Origin
Greek
Root
elektron
English cognates
electric, electron, electricity

Grammar

Feminineeléctrica
Masc pluraleléctricos
Fem pluraleléctricas

Examples

.

The electric car makes almost no noise.

enchufe aparato .

We need a socket for the electrical appliance.

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There was an electrical fault throughout the building.

guitarra suena .

The electric guitar sounds very loud.

instalaciones .

The electrical installations are new.

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This word is part of lesson 43.