How to Say "resistor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “resistor” is “resistencia” — C1 level.
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nounC1formal
the electrical component itself
Examples
La resistencia del circuito se mide en ohmios.
The resistance of the circuit is measured in ohms.
Necesitamos una resistencia de 10 kiloohmios para este proyecto.
We need a 10 kilo-ohm resistor for this project.
Technical Usage
In science, 'resistencia' describes the property of a material (how much it blocks current). If you mean the tiny component itself, you might also hear the masculine noun 'un resistor' in some regions, though 'una resistencia' is very common for the component too.
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