Meaning
transformer
- electrical device that changes the voltage of alternating current
- person or thing that transforms or alters something
In a sentence
Il tecnico ha sostituito il trasformatore guasto dell'impianto.
The technician replaced the faulty transformer in the system.
Quel vecchio trasformatore emette un ronzio continuo.
That old transformer emits a constant hum.
Hai controllato la tensione in uscita dal trasformatore?
Did you check the output voltage from the transformer?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trasformatore | masculine · singular |
| trasformatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In electrical contexts, usually refers to a step-up or step-down voltage transformer.
- The feminine form 'trasformatrice' exists but is rarely used outside figurative or occupational contexts.