batería

bah-teh-REE-ah

nounfA1

battery?electrical power source

Also:accumulator?technical term

📝 In Action

Mi teléfono se apagó porque la batería estaba agotada.

My phone turned off because the battery was dead.

¿Sabes dónde puedo comprar una batería para el coche?

Do you know where I can buy a battery for the car?

Word Connections

Synonyms

pila (small battery/cell)
acumulador (accumulator)

Common Collocations

batería recargable – rechargeable battery
cargar la batería – to charge the battery

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Alert

Remember that 'batería' is always feminine, so you must use 'la batería' or 'una batería'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Batería' and 'Pila'

Mistake: "Using 'batería' for a small AA or AAA cell."

Correction: 'Pila' is usually for small, non-rechargeable cells. 'Batería' is for larger, often rechargeable packs (like in phones, laptops, or cars).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: batería

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'batería' to refer to a musical instrument?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

baterista(drummer) - noun

pilas(cells/small batteries) - noun

recargar(to recharge) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'batería' masculine or feminine?

'Batería' is always feminine, regardless of which meaning you are using. You must say 'la batería' or 'una batería'.

How do I say 'drummer' in Spanish?

The person who plays the drums is called 'el/la baterista'. This word works for both male and female drummers, but you change the article ('el' or 'la').