Part of speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

/oˈɾexa de emˈpalme/

How the word is used

"Oreja de empalme" is a term used in the polytechnical field, specifically in the context of electrical engineering and telecommunications. It refers to a type of connector used to join different parts of an electrical circuit, usually with wires or cables.

This term is not commonly used in everyday language but is more frequent in written technical documents or in specialized conversations.

Examples

1. Necesitamos conectar los cables utilizando una oreja de empalme.

2. We need to connect the cables using a splice connector.

3. El técnico reemplazó el empalme antiguo por una oreja de empalme más segura.

4. The technician replaced the old splice with a safer splice connector.

Idiomatic Expressions

In the polytechnical field, "oreja de empalme" is not typically a part of idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

The term "oreja de empalme" is a compound noun in Spanish, where "oreja" means ear or lug, and "empalme" refers to a splice or joint. Together, it refers to a connector that resembles an ear used for splicing electrical circuits.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: conector de empalme, terminal de empalme
• Antonyms: conexión directa, aislamiento eléctrico