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substations

/sʌbˈsteɪʃənz/

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noun

Subestaciones

A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

Examples :

"The electricity that powers our homes and schools travels through substations, where it's changed to a safer voltage before entering our buildings. "

La electricidad que alimenta nuestros hogares y escuelas viaja a través de subestaciones, donde se cambia a un voltaje más seguro antes de entrar en nuestros edificios.

utility technology energy electric building industry

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noun

Subcomisaría, puesto de policía

A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.

Examples :

"Because the city was so large, the police department built several substations throughout the different neighborhoods to improve response times. "

Debido a que la ciudad era tan grande, el departamento de policía construyó varias subcomisarías en los diferentes vecindarios para mejorar los tiempos de respuesta.

police area government organization