electric

• Relativo a la electricidad o que funciona con ella; también se usa en sentido figurado para describir una atmósfera muy emocionante o tensa.

Relating to or operated by electricity; also used figuratively to describe a very exciting or tense atmosphere.

1. Powered by electricityA1formal

   Operated by or using electricity.

   que funciona con electricidad

   • She bought an electric kettle for the kitchen.
   • The car is fully electric and produces no emissions.
   • Electric lights replaced gas lamps in the city.

2. Producing electricityA2formal

   Relating to the generation or transmission of electrical energy.

   que produce electricidad

   • The electric company is upgrading the power grid.
   • Electric generators provide backup power during outages.
   • The electric current flows through the wires.

   Sinónimoselectricalelectromotive

3. Exciting or thrillingB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a feeling of intense excitement or energy.

   eléctrico (sentido figurado)

   • The atmosphere at the concert was electric.
   • There was an electric tension in the room before the announcement.
   • Her performance had an electric effect on the audience.

   Sinónimoschargeddynamicelectrifyingexcitinggalvanizingrousingstirringthrilling

   Antónimosboringdullflatlifelesstameunexcitinguninspiring

• Sustantivo que designa un vehículo, generalmente un automóvil, que funciona con electricidad en lugar de combustible. También puede referirse a un tren eléctrico o, por extensión, a cualquier medio de transporte impulsado por electricidad.

A noun referring to a vehicle, typically a car, that is powered by electricity rather than fuel.

1. Electric carB1informal

   A vehicle that is powered by electricity rather than gasoline or diesel.

   coche eléctrico

   • She bought a new electric last week.
   • Electrics are becoming more popular due to lower running costs.
   • He prefers driving an electric because it's better for the environment.

   Antónimosdieselgasolinehybrid