transformer

BrE /ˈtræns.fɔː.mə/ AmE /ˈtræns.fɔːr.mə/

noun en → es

1 ELECTRICAL DEVICE B2

a device that changes the voltage of an electric current, used in power stations and homes to make electricity safe for use

transformador

  • a transformer

Collocations high-voltage transformer · power station transformer

  • The power company installed a new transformer in the neighborhood.

    La compañía de electricidad instaló un nuevo transformador en el vecindario.

2 PERSON C1

a person who changes completely, especially by becoming more confident or successful

transformado, persona cambiada

  • become a transformer

Collocations complete transformation · personal transformation

  • She has become a real transformer since she started her new job.

    Desde que empezó su nuevo trabajo, ella se ha convertido en una persona realmente transformada.

3 MACHINE C1

a machine that changes the shape or form of something, such as a metal press or plastic injection molding machine

maquinaria de transformación

  • a transformer

Collocations metal press transformer · plastic injection molding transformer

  • The factory uses a large transformer to shape the metal sheets.

    La fábrica utiliza una gran máquina de transformación para dar forma a las hojas metálicas.