voltage

• Sustantivo que designa la diferencia de potencial eléctrico entre dos puntos de un circuito, medida en voltios, que determina la rapidez con que se consume energía de una fuente.

A noun referring to the difference in electrical potential between two points in a circuit, measured in volts, which determines the rate at which energy is drawn from a source.

1. Electrical potential differenceB2formalscientific

   The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit, measured in volts.

   voltaje

   • The voltage between the two terminals is 12 volts.
   • High voltage can be dangerous if not handled properly.
   • The technician measured the voltage across the resistor.

   Sinónimoselectromotive forcepotential difference

2. Rate of energy transferB2formalscientific

   The rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit, expressed in volts.

   voltaje

   • The voltage of the battery determines how much power it can supply.
   • A higher voltage means more energy is available for the circuit.
   • The device requires a stable voltage to operate correctly.