energia

Portuguese

/i.nɨɾ.ˈʒi.ɐ/, /e.neʁ.ˈʒi.ɐ/, /e.neɻ.ˈʒi.a/

noun
Definitions
  • energy (impetus behind activity)
  • (physics) energy (ability to do work)
  • (informal) electricity

Etymology

Derived from Latin energīa (energy) derived from Ancient Greek ἐνέργεια (work, act, action, activity, vigour).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἐνέργεια

Gloss

work, act, action, activity, vigour

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

働

Emoji
✂️ 🏗️

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