powerhouse

BrE /ˈpaʊəhaʊs/ AmE /ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING [singular] B2

a building where electricity is produced and sent to other places

central eléctrica, planta de energía

  • powerhouse of a city

Collocations nuclear powerhouse · hydroelectric powerhouse

  • The new power station will be the biggest powerhouse in Europe.

    La nueva central eléctrica será la más grande de Europa.

2 ORGANIZATION [singular] B1

a company or organization that is very successful and powerful

empresa poderosa, organización influyente

  • powerhouse of an industry

Collocations tech powerhouse · media powerhouse

  • The company is a major powerhouse in the tech industry.

    La empresa es una gran potencia en la industria tecnológica.

3 PERSON [singular] B2

a person who has great energy and enthusiasm, especially for work or sport

persona dinámica, trabajadora incansable

  • powerhouse of an organization

Collocations work powerhouse · sports powerhouse

  • She is a real powerhouse in the office.

    Ella es una verdadera trabajadora incansable en la oficina.