tidal

BrE /ˈtaɪdəl/ AmE /ˈtaɪdl/

adjective en → es

1 OCEAN CURRENTS B1

relating to the movement of water in the sea that is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, especially when this causes the level of the sea to rise and fall

mareal, de marea

  • tidal current
  • tidal wave

Collocations tidal range · tidal flow

  • The tidal range in the Bay of Fundy is one of the highest in the world.

    El rango mareal en la Bahía de Fondo es uno de los más altos del mundo.

2 POWER SOURCE B2

relating to a system that produces electricity from the movement of water in the sea caused by tides

mareal, de energía mareal

  • tidal power station

Collocations tidal energy · tidal generator

  • The new tidal power station will generate enough electricity to supply 10,000 homes.

    La nueva estación de energía mareal generará suficiente electricidad para abastecer a 10,000 hogares.