This is the 12578th most frequent Portuguese word.
termoelétrica
A "termoelétrica" is a power plant that generates electricity using heat energy, typically from burning fossil fuels.
In this sentence, 'termoelétrica' is used as an adjective describing the type of power plant that converts thermal energy into electricity.
A usina termoelétrica gera eletricidade a partir da queima de combustíveis fósseis.
The thermoelectric power plant generates electricity from the combustion of fossil fuels.
Here, 'termoelétricas' is used as a noun (in its plural form), referring specifically to thermoelectric power plants in general.
Os engenheiros estão inovando tecnologias para melhorar a eficiência das termoelétricas.
Engineers are innovating technologies to improve the efficiency of thermoelectric plants.
This usage highlights 'termoelétricas' as plural nouns, focusing on the presence or existence of such power installations in a specific region.