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Say it in English
100

450 W

four hundred and fifty wattS

100

We measure current in...  

 amperes (amps)

100

El inversor convierte/transforma la corriente continua en corriente alterna

The inverter transforms/converts DC (direct current) into AC (alternating current)."

100

martillo

hammer

100

El cobre es un buen conductor

Copper is a good conductor

200

330 v

THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY VOLTS

200

 We measure voltage in...

 volts

200

Los paneles solares no funcionan por la noche

Solar panlels don't work at night


200

a tool used to cut and remove insulation from a wire

Wire stripper: pelacables

200

Your teacher uses the word "impedance" and you don't understand it. Ask him or her to explain it.

 Can you clarify what impedance is, please? / What does impedance mean?

300

3.6 kW

three point six kilowatts

300

We measure resistance in...  

ohms

300

El cable lleva (carry) la corriente al inversor

The cable/wire carries the current to the inverter

300

 The _______________ is very helpful for looking at details.

magnifier

300

An experienced technician explains something to you. Now you understand it. Thank him and tell him you understand.

Thank you. It makes sense now. / Thanks, I understand it now.

400

1,5014 €

one thousand five hundred and fourteen euros

400

The power of a solar panel is measured in...  

watts

400

¿El cobre conduce la electricidad?

Does copper conduct electricity?

400

Jenna used her _______________ for slotted screws.

 flathead screwdriver  

400

You want to ask an experienced technician a question about inductance. Start the conversation politely.

 Excuse me, can I ask you a question about inductance?

500

0.5 A

zero point five amps

500

The electricity a house produces or uses in a day is measured in...  

kilowatt-hours

500

El inversor no almacena electricidad

The inverter doesn't store electricity


500

 Henry used his _________ to cut the wires at an angle.

diagonal cutters

500

A new apprentice asks you: "What tools do I need for my first day?" Give him advice about two tools.

You need a wire stripper and electrical tape.