tomacorriente
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el tomacorriente(
toh
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mah
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koh
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rryehn
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (power source) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. socket
Reprendí a mi hijo cuando fue a tocar un tomacorriente con las manos mojadas.I scolded my son when he was about to touch a socket with his wet hands.
Hay un tomacorriente detrás de la mesita de noche por si quieres cargar tu celular.There's a socket behind the nightstand in case you want to charge your phone.
b. outlet (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Necesitaremos instalar más tomacorrientes en el dormitorio o comprar un ladrón.We will need to either install more outlets in the bedroom or buy an adaptor.
c. power point (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El electricista sintió un calambre el introducir la clavija en el tomacorriente.The electrician felt a shock when he put the plug in the power point.
a. trolley wire
El tomacorriente del trolebús iba pegando chispazos.The trolley wire of the bus was giving off sparks.
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