apilado
/apiˈlado/
The English phrase "stacked" is translated into Spanish as apilado.
apilado is used to describe objects that are placed in a pile, one on top of another.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective apilado is derived from the verb apilar, which means to stack or to pile up.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use apilado for masculine singular nouns, apilada for feminine singular nouns, apilados for masculine plural nouns and apiladas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/apiˈlado/
Did you know?
- The word pila, from which apilado comes, also means 'battery'. This is because the first voltaic piles were literally stacks of alternating metal discs.
- To describe a 'stacked' deck of cards in a game of chance, Spanish speakers use the phrase baraja marcada or está trucada, rather than using a word for piling.
- While apilado refers to physical piles, Spanish speakers use the word acumulado when talking about 'stacked' or 'piled up' work and stress, as these cannot be physically stacked like blocks.
Examples in context
- Tenemos un montón de libros amontonados en el rincón de la sala.We have a stack of books piled up in the corner of the room.
- Los platos están apilados en la cocina esperando ser lavados.The dishes are stacked up in the kitchen, waiting to be washed.
- Mira esos platos apilados, ¡deberíamos lavarlos de una vez!Look at those stacked dishes, we should wash them already!
- ¡Ese luchador es un armadote!That wrestler is stacked!
- Los libros están apilados en la mesa.The books are stacked on the table.
- El papel está apilado en la mesa.The paper is stacked on the table.
- Los platos están apilados en el fregadero.The plates are stacked in the sink.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are organizing the garage.
- Mateo¿Dónde están las cajas de madera?Where are the wooden boxes?
- MaríaEstán en la esquina, todo está apilado.They are in the corner, everything is stacked.
- MateoGracias, María, por avisarme.Thanks for letting me know, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry apilado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
