windmill

• Máquina que aprovecha la energía del viento para realizar un trabajo, como moler grano o generar electricidad.

A structure that uses wind power to perform work, such as grinding grain or generating electricity.

1. Wind-powered millA2formal

   A structure with rotating blades that uses wind energy to grind grain, pump water, or perform other mechanical tasks.

   Molino de viento

   • The old windmill still grinds wheat into flour.
   • Farmers used windmills to pump water for their crops.
   • We visited a historic windmill in the Netherlands.

2. Wind turbineB1formaltechnical

   A modern device that converts wind energy into electricity, often used in renewable energy farms.

   Aerogenerador

   • The windmill generates enough electricity to power several homes.
   • New windmills are being built offshore to capture stronger winds.
   • Windmills are a key part of the transition to clean energy.

   Sinónimosaerogeneratorwind generatorwind turbine