How to Say ‘The fuse box’ in Spain Spanish
Los plomos
lohs PLOH-mohs
[lohs PLOH-mohs]
💬 Usage Tip: plomos literally means "leads", from old lead fuses. It's everyday Spain usage: han saltado los plomos "the fuses have blown".
Phrase Breakdown
Los
[lohs]
the
Definite article used with masculine plural nouns.
Los valores de la empresa son muy claros.
The company's values are very clear.
plomos
[PLOH-mohs]
fuses / fuse box
In Spain, 'los plomos' is the everyday word for the fuses or circuit breakers.
Se han saltado los plomos.
The fuses have blown.
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