Palas (en. Shovels)

/ˈpa.las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A tool used for digging, moving, or mixing materials such as soil or cement.

The worker used a shovel to dig the ground.

El trabajador utilizó una pala para excavar el suelo.

A device in the shape of a flat blade with a handle, used in agriculture.

Shovels are essential in agriculture for preparing the land.

Las palas son esenciales en la agricultura para preparar el terreno.

Part of some games or sports that is used to hit a ball or disc.

In paddle tennis, shovels are used to hit the ball.

En el pádel, se usan palas para golpear la pelota.

It derives from the Latin 'pāla', which means 'rake' or 'shovel'.

to shovel

To achieve or produce a great success or breakthrough in a task.

dar una pala

to dig

To work as a team to achieve a common goal.

hacer palas

shovel

A similar tool, generally smaller than a regular shovel.

pala

excavator

Machinery used to excavate and move large amounts of earth.

excavadora

A way to refer to a person who works hard.

That guy is a shovel, he is always helping with the construction.

Ese chico es una pala, siempre está ayudando en la construcción.

Something that is used to refer to a repetitive and laborious action.

I don’t want any more shovels today, I’m tired from so much work.

No quiero más palas hoy, estoy cansado de tanto trabajar.