This is the 12855th most frequent Spanish word.
palos
"Palos" means "sticks" or "clubs" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'palos' is used to refer to small wooden sticks, indicating objects used in construction or crafts.
Los palos de madera son útiles para construir cerillas.
Wooden sticks are useful for making matches.
In this sentence, 'palos' refers to the posts of a fence, denoting vertically standing pieces of wood.
Durante la tormenta, los rayos cayeron sobre los palos de la cerca.
During the storm, lightning struck the fence posts.
Here, 'palos' describes larger sticks or poles used as support for a structure, demonstrating a practical application.