necesito más balas
/neθesito mas balas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I need more bullets" is translated into Spanish as necesito más balas.
This phrase is used to request additional ammunition for a firearm.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of necesito (I need), más (more) and balas (bullets).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word balas is the plural form of bala (bullet).
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesito mas balas/
Did you know?
- In certain regions, bala can refer to a small, round piece of candy or a specific type of pill, depending on the local dialect.
- The word más shares a common ancestor with the English word 'master', stemming from the Latin 'magis' which implies greatness or more.
- The word bala is also used in several Spanish-speaking countries to colloquially describe a very fast or 'fast-moving' person, much like the English term 'bullet train'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría conseguir más munición.I would like to obtain more ammunition.
- Sería de gran ayuda si pudiera conseguir más proyectiles.It would be of great help if I could obtain more projectiles.
- Necesito más balas, compa.I need more bullets, buddy.
- Oye, falta munición. ¿Puedes traer más?Hey, we're running out of ammunition. Can you bring more?
- Necesito más balas para el rifle.I need more bullets for the rifle.
- ¡Rápido, necesito más balas!Quick, I need more bullets!
- No puedo seguir, necesito más balas.I can't continue, I need more bullets.
Example conversation
In a tactical video game, Mateo and Sofía are communicating via headset.
- MateoSofía, ¡necesito más balas!Sofía, I need more bullets!
- SofíaEspera un segundo, Mateo.Wait a second, Mateo.
- SofíaYa te las estoy enviando.I am sending them to you now.
- MateoGracias, ahora estoy listo.Thanks, now I am ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
