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energy

[/ˈɛnədʒi/]
nounfemininepl: energias
energia
1. The capacity or power to do work or cause change; physical or mental strength
She has a lot of energy and enthusiasm for her work.
Ela tem muita energia e entusiasmo pelo seu trabalho.
2. Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources
Solar energy is a renewable resource.
A energia solar é um recurso renovável.
3. Active effort or exertion; vigor
He tackled the project with great energy.
Ele abordou o projeto com grande energia.
4. In physics, the capacity to do work, measured in joules
Kinetic energy depends on mass and velocity.
A energia cinética depende da massa e da velocidade.
Synonyms
vigorvitalitystrengthpowerforce
Antonyms
lethargyfatigueweaknessinertia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
energia
Standard usage in all contexts
São Paulo
energia
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
energia
Used identically in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

renewable energy
fossil fuel energy
put energy into something
high energy
low energy
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