electrical equipment
[ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ɪˈkwɪpmənt]
nounpl: electrical equipment / electrical equipments
equipamento elétrico
1. machines, devices, or apparatus that operate using electricity
The factory installed new electrical equipment to improve production efficiency.
A fábrica instalou novo equipamento elétrico para melhorar a eficiência da produção.
2. tools and devices used in electrical installations and maintenance
Proper training is required to safely handle electrical equipment.
Treinamento adequado é necessário para manipular com segurança o equipamento elétrico.
3. appliances and devices powered by electricity in homes or businesses
The store sells various electrical equipment for household use.
A loja vende vários equipamentos elétricos para uso doméstico.
In Brazil, 'equipamento elétrico' is the formal and technical term used in industrial, commercial, and regulatory contexts. In Portugal, both 'equipamento elétrico' and 'aparelhos elétricos' are used interchangeably, though the latter refers more specifically to appliances. The term is crucial in Brazilian workplace safety standards (NR-10) and electrical code compliance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
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