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tidal stream

/ˈtaɪdəl striːm/

Traducción: La corriente de marea se refiere al movimiento horizontal del agua causado por la subida y bajada del nivel del mar, que suele observarse en zonas costeras, estuarios o estrechos. Es un fenómeno natural debido a la atracción gravitatoria de la Luna y el Sol.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈtaɪdəl striːm/

A tidal stream refers to the horizontal movement of water caused by the rise and fall of the tide, typically observed in coastal areas, estuaries, or channels. It is a natural phenomenon driven by gravitational forces from the moon and sun.

  • 🇪🇸La corriente de marea se refiere al movimiento horizontal del agua causado por la subida y bajada del nivel del mar, que suele observarse en zonas costeras, estuarios o estrechos. Es un fenómeno natural debido a la atracción gravitatoria de la Luna y el Sol.
  1. Ocean current caused by tides B2 formal

    A horizontal flow of water that occurs as a result of the rise and fall of the tide, typically in coastal areas or estuaries.

    • The tidal stream in the bay is very strong during spring tides.
    • Sailors must be aware of the direction of the tidal stream to navigate safely.
    • The tidal stream carries nutrients and plankton along the coast.

    🇪🇸corriente de marea

  2. Renewable energy source C1 formal

    The flow of water caused by tides, used to generate electricity through turbines.

    • The company is developing a new turbine to harness the power of the tidal stream.
    • Tidal stream energy is a predictable and reliable source of renewable power.
    • The project aims to install generators in areas with strong tidal streams.

    🇪🇸corriente de marea