Baterías (en. Batteries)

/bateɾias/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of devices that store electrical energy.
The batteries in my phone need to be charged.
Las baterías de mi teléfono necesitan ser cargadas.
Instrument used in music, composed of drums and cymbals.
The drummer of the band plays the drums with great energy.
El baterista del grupo toca la batería con gran energía.

Etymology

The word 'battery' comes from the French 'batterie', which in turn derives from the verb 'battre', meaning to hit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to change the batteries
To replace the batteries or cells of a battery.
cambiar las baterías
to have energy
To be motivated or willing to do something.
tener baterías
drum set
Set of percussion instruments, including a drum set.
drum set

Related Words

battery
Device that stores energy in chemical form to be converted into electrical energy.
pila
accumulator
Device that stores electrical energy for later use.
acumulador
drummer
Musician who plays the drums.
baterista

Slang Meanings

To be energized or animated.
Today I feel very energized to work.
Hoy me siento con muchas baterías para trabajar.
To do things quickly or with energy.
Let's do this with full energy.
Vamos a hacer esto a toda batería.