energía
/en-er-HEE-ah/
energy
The concept of energía used to describe power generated from sources like the sun or wind, used to light up homes and run machines.
energía(Noun)
energy
?Scientific concept, e.g., solar energy
,power
?Referring to electricity supply
electricity
?Used interchangeably with 'power'
📝 In Action
Necesitamos encontrar fuentes de energía más limpias.
A2We need to find cleaner energy sources.
El costo de la energía eléctrica ha subido mucho.
B1The cost of electrical energy (power) has gone up a lot.
La tormenta cortó la energía en toda la ciudad.
B1The storm cut the power in the whole city.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in '-a' with a stressed 'i', 'energía' is a feminine word. So, you'll always say 'la energía' or 'una energía'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Energy vs. Electricity
Mistake: "Quiero estudiar energía."
Correction: Quiero estudiar electricidad. (I want to study electricity.) 'Energía' is the broad concept, while 'electricidad' is the specific field of study or type of power.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Power That Makes Things Go
Use this meaning of 'energía' to talk about the power that runs machines, lights up homes, and comes from sources like the sun, wind, or power plants.
The concept of energía used to describe a person's physical or mental strength, vigor, or drive.
energía(Noun)
energy
?A person's vitality or stamina
vigor
?Strength and good health
,drive
?Motivation
,vibe
?The feeling of a person or place
📝 In Action
Después de tomar café, tengo más energía para trabajar.
A2After having coffee, I have more energy to work.
Los niños parecen tener una energía infinita.
B1Children seem to have infinite energy.
Este lugar tiene una energía muy tranquila y positiva.
B2This place has a very calm and positive energy (vibe).
No malgastes tu energía preocupándote por cosas que no puedes cambiar.
B2Don't waste your energy worrying about things you can't change.
💡 Grammar Points
Use with 'Tener'
Just like in English you 'have' energy, in Spanish you'll most often use the verb 'tener'. For example, 'Tengo mucha energía hoy' (I have a lot of energy today).
⭐ Usage Tips
Your Personal 'Battery Level'
Think of this 'energía' as your personal battery. You can be full of it ('lleno de energía'), run out of it ('quedarse sin energía'), or recharge it ('recargar energías'). It also describes the 'vibe' of a person or a place.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: energía
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'energía' to talk about a person's vitality or mood?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'energía' and 'potencia'?
Think of it like this: 'Energía' is the total amount of power you have, like the total fuel in a car's tank. 'Potencia' is how fast you can use that power, like the car's horsepower. A dam has a lot of 'energía' stored in its water, but the 'potencia' of its turbines determines how much electricity it can generate at any one moment.