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planta

Also spelled: la planta · planta eléctrica · generador

What does planta mean?

A backup generator that kicks in during an outage. In buildings and businesses it is standard equipment, recognizable by the noise and the smell of diesel in the hallway.

Example

Don't worry, the building has a planta.No te preocupes, el edificio tiene planta.

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Currency
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recibo de la luzmulti

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