What is the Spanish word for "electric"?

Learn how to say "electric" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

electric

Spanish

eléctrico

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Examples of how to use "electric" in Spanish

English
I need to buy a new electric toothbrush.
Spanish
Necesito comprar un cepillo de dientes eléctrico nuevo.
English
The car uses an electric motor for power.
Spanish
El coche usa un motor eléctrico para su funcionamiento.
English
I felt an electric shock from the wire.
Spanish
Sentí una descarga eléctrica del cable.
English
They bought an electric kettle for tea.
Spanish
Compraron una tetera eléctrica para el té.
English
The guitar produced an electric, buzzing sound.
Spanish
La guitarra producía un sonido eléctrico y zumbante.

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