This is the 2003rd most frequent Dutch word.
centrales
"Power plants" or "central units" depending on context.
Here, 'centrales' refers to specific facilities or institutions associated with energy production.
De kerncentrales leveren veel energie aan ons land.
The nuclear power plants provide a lot of energy to our country.
In this sentence, 'centrales' denotes manufacturing or operational centers linked to an organization.
De centrales van dit bedrijf zijn bekend om hun milieuvriendelijke technologieën.
The company's centers are known for their environmentally friendly technologies.
Here, 'centrales' is used in a general context, referring to energy-providing installations like power plants.