Bateria (en. Battery)

/ba.teˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of percussion musical instruments.
The music group needs a bigger battery for the concert.
El grupo de música necesita una batería más grande para el concierto.
Source of energy that stores electricity.
The phone's battery ran out quickly.
La batería del teléfono se agotó rápidamente.
Set of elements that work together for a common purpose.
The test battery was effective in assessing the software's performance.
La batería de pruebas fue efectiva para evaluar el rendimiento del software.

Etymology

From French 'batterie', meaning 'set of percussion instruments.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give battery
To encourage or revitalize someone.
dar batería
cookware set
Set of cooking utensils.
batería de cocina
test battery
Set of systematic tests to evaluate something.
batería de pruebas

Related Words

set
Group of things that are connected or related.
conjunto
instrument
Object used to perform a specific action.
instrumento
energy
Ability to perform work or cause changes.
energía

Slang Meanings

Battery as an intense or very active lifestyle.
He's always full of energy; it seems like he has a charged battery!
Siempre está lleno de energía, ¡parece que tiene una batería cargada!
Referring to oneself as if one were a charged battery.
Today I feel like a battery, ready for anything!
Hoy me siento como una batería, ¡listo para todo!