la pila
battery
Objeto que guarda energía y la entrega como electricidad para hacer funcionar aparatos pequeños.
The word "pila" in Spanish has a couple of meanings:
- Battery: It refers to a small energy source that powers electronic devices.
- Stack/Pile: It can mean a stack or a pile of items, such as a heap of books or dishes.
The context in which it is used will determine its meaning. For example, "cambiar la pila" means to change the battery, whereas "una pila de libros" refers to a pile of books.
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Examples
La radio no funcionaba porque se acabó la pila.noun
The radio was not working because the battery ran out.
Necesito una pila nueva para el reloj.noun
I need a new battery for the watch.
Mi cámara no funciona porque la pila está rota.noun
My camera doesn't work because the battery is broken.
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