planta de energía
Lemma Details
Translation: power plant; energy plant; power station
Part of Speech: noun phrase
Etymology: Compound term from 'planta' (plant, facility) and 'energía' (energy). 'Planta' derives from Latin 'planta' (sole of the foot, later a sprout or young plant), while 'energía' comes from Greek 'energeia' (activity, operation) via Latin 'energia'. The compound refers to a facility that generates electrical power, similar to the English term 'power plant'.
Commonality: 70%
Guessability: 80%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
La planta de energía suministra electricidad a toda la ciudad.
The power plant supplies electricity to the entire city.
Están construyendo una nueva planta de energía solar en el desierto.
They are building a new solar power plant in the desert.
La planta de energía nuclear fue cerrada después del accidente.
The nuclear power plant was closed after the accident.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'planta' as 'plant' (facility) and 'energía' as 'energy' - together they form a 'power plant'
- Visualize a factory with 'plants' (vegetation) growing around it that somehow generate 'energy'
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Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking countries, discussions about 'plantas de energía' often involve debates about renewable versus non-renewable energy sources, particularly as many Latin American countries are investing heavily in renewable energy infrastructure.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'Planta de energía' specifically refers to facilities that generate power, while 'planta industrial' is a broader term for any industrial facility or factory.
Confused word:
La planta industrial produce componentes electrónicos.
The industrial plant produces electronic components.
Notes: A 'planta de energía' could be considered a specific type of 'planta industrial', but not all industrial plants generate energy.
Mnemonic: 'Energía' means it's about power generation; 'industrial' means it's about manufacturing goods.
Explanation: While 'planta de energía' refers to a power-generating facility, 'planta' alone typically refers to a botanical plant or vegetation.
Confused word:
Esta planta necesita mucha agua para crecer.
This plant needs a lot of water to grow.
Notes: The word 'planta' in Spanish has multiple meanings including botanical plant, floor of a building, and facility/plant.
Mnemonic: When 'planta' is followed by 'de energía', it's about power generation; when alone, think of green living things.