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electricity in Portuguese

electricity in Portuguese is eletricidade, electricidade, eletrização — electricity means a form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.

electricity in Portuguese

eletricidade
noun
Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field. [from 17th c.]
eletricidade
noun
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
electricidade
noun
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
eletrização
noun
A feeling of excitement; a thrill. [from 18th c.]
eletricidade
noun
Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]
luz
noun
Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]

What does "electricity" mean?

  1. noun A form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.
    "The storm knocked out electricity across the whole town."
  2. noun A feeling of intense excitement or tension.
    "There was electricity in the room as the results were announced."
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electricity in a sentence

  • The storm knocked out electricity across the whole town.
  • Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
  • There was electricity in the room as the results were announced.

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What is "electricity" in Portuguese?

"electricity" in Portuguese is eletricidade, electricidade, eletrização. electricity means: A form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.

How do you use "electricity" in a sentence?

Example: "The storm knocked out electricity across the whole town." In Portuguese, "electricity" is eletricidade, electricidade, eletrização.

Are there other ways to say "electricity" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "electricity": eletricidade, electricidade, eletrização, luz.

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