Learn Spanish: Electricity

This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Spanish, to improve your Spanish vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Spanish. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Spanish language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Spanish class. The more you expose your brain to Spanish audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Spanish phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: Is this going to electrocute me? Is there a place I can plug this in? Could you plug this in? Could you unplug this? Do you have an adapter for this kind of plug? This outlet is full. Before plugging in a device, make sure it can handle the outlet's voltage. Do you have an adapter that would work for this? What voltage are the outlets in Mexico? When unplugging an electrical cord, pull it by the terminal, not the cord! Electrical arcs are very hot and can cause damage to a plug. Avoid electrical arcs by turning appliances off before plugging them in or unplugging them. Volts times amps equals watts. Electricity is a form of energy resulting from the movement of electrons. Electrons are negatively charged particles found within atoms, which make up matter. Electric currents are the flow of electrons through a conductor, like a wire. Electrical conductors, such as metals, allow electricity to flow easily. Electrical insulators, such as plastics, resist the flow of currents. Electric circuits are paths that allow electricity to move from a power source to a device and back. Lightning is a natural example of electricity, caused by the discharge of built-up electrical energy in the atmosphere. Electricity is a natural phenomenon that we have harnessed to make life better.