Pala (en. Shovel)

/ˈpala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Tool used for digging or moving earth, sand, snow, or other materials.

I used a shovel to clear the snow from the road.

Usé una pala para quitar la nieve del camino.

Part of some objects or tools that has a flat and wide shape.

The shovel of the spoon is very useful for mixing ingredients.

La pala de la cuchara es muy útil para mezclar ingredientes.

In the context of card games, it refers to a specific type of card or figure.

In the game of poker, a shovel can be a valuable card.

En el juego de póker, una pala puede ser una carta valiosa.

From Latin 'pāla', which means 'shovel' or 'spatula'.

construction shovel

Tool used in construction.

pala de obra

snow shovel

Tool specifically designed for removing snow.

pala de nieve

to help out

Expression that implies helping someone with a difficult task.

dar pala

spatula

Flat tool used in cooking or painting.

paleta

to beat

To make a movement with a shovel.

apalear

small bar

Tool with a similar but smaller shape.

palanquilla

A person who helps or supports someone

You're a shovel, you're always there to help me.

Eres una pala, siempre estás ahí para ayudarme.

Term referring to a lazy or slothful person

Don't be a shovel, get up and do something.

No seas pala, levántate y haz algo.