How to Say "power plant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “power plant” is “central” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
industrial facility producing energy
Examples
La central nuclear cerrará permanentemente en 2030.
The nuclear power plant will close permanently in 2030.
Hubo una avería en la central hidroeléctrica anoche.
There was a breakdown at the hydroelectric power station last night.
Specific Usage
In this context, 'central' almost always requires a descriptive adjective to clarify what type of plant it is (e.g., 'central nuclear' or 'central hidroeléctrica').
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