bateria
/bateɾja/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'set of drums' is translated into Spanish as bateria.
In a musical context, bateria specifically refers to a drum kit, which is a collection of percussion instruments played together by one person. Note that while this word can also mean a battery or a set of things in other contexts, it is the standard term for a drum set in music.
How does it change in a sentence?
The person who plays the bateria is called a baterista.
How do you pronounce it?
/bateɾja/
Did you know?
- The term batería was originally a military term for a group of artillery pieces. This military association explains why the word implies a powerful, rhythmic strike.
- In some Caribbean cultures, batería doesn't describe a single person's kit but instead refers to the massive collective percussion section of a carnival parade.
- The word batería can be used to describe a series of medical or psychological tests, known as a batería de pruebas.
Examples in context
- La tienda de música vendió una batería completa al estudio de grabación.The music store sold a full set of drums to the recording studio.
- Nos juntamos en el garaje para tocar la batería.We gathered in the garage to play the drums.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about their musical instruments.
- LucíaMateo, ¿tienes una bateria en casa?Mateo, do you have a set of drums at home?
- MateoSí, pero es muy grande y pesada.Yes, but it is very big and heavy.
- LucíaMe gustaría aprender a tocar la bateria.I would like to learn how to play the set of drums.
- MateoYo puedo enseñarte el próximo fin de semana.I can teach you next weekend.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
