pilas AAA
/pilas aaa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "aaa batteries" is translated into Spanish as pilas AAA.
The term pilas is used for small disposable batteries, while baterías often refers to larger rechargeable batteries or car batteries.
How do you pronounce it?
/pilas aaa/
Did you know?
- The word pila is used in the phrase ponerse las pilas, which means to 'wake up' or 'get your act together'. It literally suggests that the person needs to recharge their batteries to be productive.
- The word batería does not only refer to electricity but also to a drum kit. A musician and an electrician would use the same word to describe their primary tools.
- In military contexts, batería refers to a unit of artillery. This usage is shared with English but is the primary meaning of the word in many Spanish formal contexts.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo se dice pilas AAA en México?How do you say AAA batteries in Mexico?
- ¿Cómo se dice pilas AAA en España?How do you say AAA batteries in Spain?
- ¿Cómo se dice pilas triple A en Argentina?How do you say AAA batteries in Argentina?
- ¿Cuál es la forma más educada de decir baterías AAA en español?What is the most polite way to say AAA batteries in Spanish?
- Disculpe, ¿podría decirme cómo se dice baterías AAA en español?Excuse me, could you tell me how to say AAA batteries in Spanish?
- Oye, ¿sabes cómo se dice pilas triple A en español?Hey, do you know how to say AAA batteries in Spanish?
- Necesito comprar pilas AAA para el control.I need to buy AAA batteries for the remote.
- ¿Tienes pilas AAA en la cocina?Do you have AAA batteries in the kitchen?
- El ratón usa pilas AAA.The mouse uses AAA batteries.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are in the living room.
- ElenaMateo, ¿sabes dónde están las pilas AAA?Mateo, do you know where the AAA batteries are?
- MateoCreo que están en el cajón de la entrada.I think they are in the entryway drawer.
- ElenaNo las veo por ninguna parte.I don't see them anywhere.
- MateoDéjame buscar, Elena.Let me look, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
