generators

[/ˈdʒɛnəreɪtərz/]
nounpl: generators
geradores
1. machines or devices that produce electrical power or energy
The hospital has backup generators in case of power outages.
O hospital tem geradores de backup em caso de cortes de energia.
2. things or people that create, produce, or bring something into existence
These artists are generators of innovative ideas.
Esses artistas são geradores de ideias inovadoras.
3. in mathematics and computer science, functions or routines that yield a sequence of values
Python generators are memory-efficient for processing large datasets.
Geradores Python são eficientes em memória para processar grandes conjuntos de dados.
In Brazil, generators (geradores) are commonly used as backup power sources due to frequent electricity grid instability in some regions. They are essential equipment in hospitals, industries, and many businesses. The term is also used metaphorically to describe people or entities that create economic or social value.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
producerscreatorssourcesdynamosalternators
Antonyms / Antônimos
consumersdestroyersabsorbers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
geradores
Standard term used throughout Brazil for electrical devices
São Paulo
geradores
Commonly used in industrial and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
geradores
Standard usage, particularly in energy sector discussions
Portugal
geradores
Identical Portuguese term used in European Portuguese

Related Words

generategenerationgenerator setpowerelectricityturbinedynamoalternator

Related Idioms & Phrases

power generators
diesel generators
backup generators
portable generators
generators of wealth
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