energy

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BrE /ˈenədʒi/ AmE /ˈɛnərdʒi/

noun en → es

1 PHYSICAL POWER [uncountable] A2

the power that makes a person or machine work and move

energía, fuerza física

  • have energy

Collocations energy levels · spending energy

  • She has so much energy.

    Ella tiene tanta energía.

2 ELECTRICITY [uncountable] A2

electricity, especially in the form of power that is supplied to homes and factories

energía eléctrica, electricidad

  • use energy

Collocations energy supply · saving energy

  • The country is running out of energy.

    El país está agotando su suministro de energía.

3 PASSION [uncountable] B1

the enthusiasm and determination that someone shows when they are doing something

entusiasmo, pasión

  • show energy

Collocations energy for life · full of energy

  • He put a lot of energy into his work.

    Él puso mucho entusiasmo en su trabajo.

1 FOOD [uncountable] B2

the substances in food that the body uses to give it power and make it work properly

nutrición, energía alimentaria

  • get energy from

Collocations energy-rich foods · sources of energy

  • Carbohydrates are a good source of energy.

    Los carbohidratos son una buena fuente de energía.

2 SCIENCE [uncountable] C1

the power that is produced by chemical, electrical, or nuclear reactions and used to produce heat, light, and movement

energía (científica)

  • produce energy

Collocations nuclear energy · solar energy

  • The company is developing new ways to produce energy.

    La empresa está desarrollando nuevas formas de producir energía.