conectado a tierra (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase.

Phonetic transcription

/konekˈtaðo a ˈtjera/

Translation options into English

• Connected to the ground

Meaning

"Conectado a tierra" refers to the concept of connecting an electrical device, a piece of machinery, or a building to the ground to prevent electric shocks or damage due to electrical surges. It is typically used in technical or engineering contexts. The phrase is more commonly used in written technical documentation but can also be heard in oral conversations regarding electrical installations.

Example sentences

1. La máquina debe estar siempre conectada a tierra para evitar accidentes eléctricos.
   (The machine must always be grounded to prevent electrical accidents.)
2. Es importante que el edificio esté conectado a tierra para protegerlo de descargas eléctricas.
   (It is important for the building to be grounded to protect it from electrical discharges.)

Idiomatic Expressions

"Conectado a tierra" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

The term comes from the combination of "conectado" which means "connected" and "tierra" which translates to "ground" in English.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Puesta a tierra, conexión a tierra, conexión a masa.
• Antonyms: Desconectado de tierra, aislado.

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