powerhouse
BrE /ˈpaʊəhaʊs/ AmE /ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/
noun en → es
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
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The new power station will be the biggest powerhouse in Europe.
La nueva central eléctrica será la más grande de Europa.
a company or organization that is very successful and powerful
empresa poderosa, organización influyente
- powerhouse of an industry
Collocations tech powerhouse · media powerhouse
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The company is a major powerhouse in the tech industry.
La empresa es una gran potencia en la industria tecnológica.
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
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She is a real powerhouse in the office.
Ella es una verdadera trabajadora incansable en la oficina.