genset

[JEN-set]
nounmasculinepl: gensets
gerador de energia / grupo gerador / gerador
1. A portable or stationary electrical generator, typically powered by diesel, gasoline, or natural gas, used to generate electricity independently
The construction site uses a genset to power the equipment during the day.
O canteiro de obras usa um gerador para alimentar os equipamentos durante o dia.
2. An integrated unit combining an engine and electrical generator for backup or primary power supply
We installed a genset as backup power for the hospital.
Instalamos um gerador como fonte de energia de backup para o hospital.
The term 'genset' is an English loanword widely used in Brazil's industrial, construction, and business sectors, particularly among engineers and technicians. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, 'gerador' is more commonly used. The word reflects Brazil's technological vocabulary influenced by English in modern industrial contexts. Gensets are essential equipment in Brazil due to frequent power outages in some regions and widespread use in construction sites, events, and as backup power systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
generatorpower generatordiesel generatorelectric generator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerador / grupo gerador
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in industrial and construction contexts
São Paulo
genset / gerador
Genset is commonly used in business and industrial settings; 'gerador' in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
gerador
Preference for the Portuguese term over the English loanword
Portugal
gerador / grupo electrogéneo
Less common use of 'genset'; prefer traditional Portuguese terms

Related Words

generatoralternatorengineelectricitybackup powerUPS

Related Idioms & Phrases

ligar o genset (turn on the genset)
genset de emergência (emergency genset)
genset portátil (portable genset)
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