generador
“generador” means “generator” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
generator
Also: power unit, producer
📝 In Action
Necesitamos un generador de emergencia si se va la luz.
B1We need an emergency generator if the power goes out.
El ruido del generador no me deja dormir.
A2The noise from the generator doesn't let me sleep.
Esta aplicación es un generador de códigos QR.
B2This application is a QR code generator.
generating
Also: producing, creative
📝 In Action
La nueva fábrica es un motor generador de empleo en la región.
B2The new factory is a job-generating engine in the region.
Su idea fue el concepto generador de todo el proyecto.
C1His idea was the generating concept for the whole project.
Necesitamos una fuerza generadora de cambio social.
B2We need a generating force for social change.
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Words that translate to "generador" in Spanish:
creative→generating→generator→power unit→producer→producing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: generador
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'generador' as a noun (a machine)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *generare*, meaning 'to beget,' 'to bring into being,' or 'to produce.' It shares its root with English words like 'generate' and 'generation,' making it easy to remember!
First recorded: 15th century (as related verb forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'generador' have a feminine form?
Yes! When used as an adjective, it changes to 'generadora' to match a feminine noun (e.g., 'una idea generadora'). When used as a noun meaning the machine, it is usually 'el generador,' even if the machine itself is feminine in Spanish (like 'la máquina'), because 'generador' acts as the primary noun.
How is 'generador' different from 'creador'?
Both mean 'creator' or 'producer,' but 'generador' often implies producing something physical, technical (like electricity or codes), or abstract (like jobs or conflict). 'Creador' is more commonly used for artistic creation, ideas, or God.