No. 2,534 in Spanish
baterías
"Baterías" in English means "batteries" (sources of energy) or "drum kits" (musical instruments), depending on the context.
In a sentence
Necesito comprar baterías nuevas para mi reloj.
I need to buy new batteries for my watch.
In this sentence, 'baterías' refers to electric batteries used to power devices, a common tangible product.
Las baterías de la banda tocaron una melodía increíble.
The drummers of the band played an incredible melody.
Here, 'baterías' refers to drum kits or drummers, indicating a musical context.
Hemos reforzado las baterías en el puente para mayor soporte.
We have strengthened the supports on the bridge for more stability.
In this usage, 'baterías' metaphorically describes support elements, showcasing linguistic diversity in terminology.
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