noun🔗ShareMontón, pilaA mass of things heaped together; a heap."He left piles of dirty laundry on his bedroom floor. "Dejó montones de ropa sucia en el suelo de su dormitorio.massthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilas, montones, conjuntoA group or list of related items up for consideration, especially in some kind of selection process."When we were looking for a new housemate, we put the nice woman on the "maybe" pile, and the annoying guy on the "no" pile"Cuando buscábamos un nuevo compañero de piso, pusimos a la mujer agradable en la pila de "quizás" y al tipo molesto en la pila de "no".listitembusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMontones, pilasA mass formed in layers."a pile of shot"Un montón de perdigones.massmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePiraA funeral pile; a pyre.""In ancient times, a king's body might be burned on piles of wood as part of the funeral ritual." "En la antigüedad, el cuerpo de un rey podía ser quemado en piras de madera como parte del ritual funerario.ritualreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna fortuna, una gran cantidad de dineroA large amount of money."He made a pile from that invention of his."Hizo una fortuna con ese invento suyo.amountbusinessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEdificios, construccionesA large building, or mass of buildings."The old district was known for its impressive piles of warehouses and factories near the river. "El antiguo distrito era conocido por sus impresionantes edificios de almacenes y fábricas cerca del río.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePaqueteA bundle of pieces of wrought iron to be worked over into bars or other shapes by rolling or hammering at a welding heat; a fagot."The blacksmith heated the piles of wrought iron, preparing to hammer them into strong wagon wheel rims. "El herrero calentó los paquetes de hierro forjado, preparándose para martillarlos en fuertes llantas de ruedas de carro.materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePila, columna voltaicaA vertical series of alternate disks of two dissimilar metals (especially copper and zinc), laid up with disks of cloth or paper moistened with acid water between them, for producing a current of electricity; a voltaic pile, or galvanic pile."The scientist built piles of copper and zinc disks separated by acid-soaked paper to demonstrate the generation of electricity. "El científico construyó pilas de discos de cobre y zinc separados por papel empapado en ácido para demostrar la generación de electricidad.technologyphysicschemistryelectricdevicescienceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReactor nuclearAn atomic pile; an early form of nuclear reactor."During World War II, scientists worked in secret to build piles, hoping to unlock the secrets of atomic energy. "Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, los científicos trabajaron en secreto para construir reactores nucleares, con la esperanza de desentrañar los secretos de la energía atómica.energyphysicstechnologymachinesciencetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCruzThe reverse (or tails) of a coin."We flipped a coin, and I called "piles," hoping to win the first turn in the game. "Lanzamos una moneda y grité "cruz", esperando ganar el primer turno en el juego.gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMontón, pilaA list or league"The school has organized students into piles based on their math abilities for tutoring sessions. "La escuela ha organizado a los estudiantes en montones según sus habilidades matemáticas para las sesiones de tutoría.listorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApilar, amontonar, acumular(often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate"They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow."Estaban amontonando leña en la carretilla.amountactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApilar, amontonarTo cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load."We piled the camel with our loads."Apilamos nuestras cargas sobre el camello.amountmassactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApilar, amontonarTo add something to a great number."Every day, homework piles up on my desk. "Todos los días, la tarea se amontona en mi escritorio.amountmassactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmontonarse, atascarse(of vehicles) To create a hold-up."The accident on the highway quickly piled up traffic for miles. "El accidente en la autopista amontonó rápidamente el tráfico por millas.vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApilar, amontonarTo place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other."The soldiers piles their rifles before breaking for lunch. "Los soldados apilaron sus rifles antes de tomar un descanso para almorzar.militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlechaA dart; an arrow."The young archer practiced diligently, aiming his piles at the center of the target. "El joven arquero practicaba diligentemente, apuntando sus flechas al centro del blanco.weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePunta de flechaThe head of an arrow or spear."The archaeologist carefully examined the piles of the ancient arrows found in the tomb. "El arqueólogo examinó cuidadosamente las puntas de flecha de las antiguas flechas encontradas en la tumba.weaponmilitaryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilote, estacaA large stake, or piece of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth or sea-bed for the support of a building, a pier, or other superstructure, or to form a cofferdam, etc."The new bridge rested securely on strong piles driven deep into the riverbed. "El nuevo puente descansaba de forma segura sobre fuertes pilotes clavados profundamente en el lecho del río.architecturebuildingmaterialpropertytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilaOne of the ordinaries or subordinaries having the form of a wedge, usually placed palewise, with the broadest end uppermost."The coat of arms featured three silver piles pointing downwards from the top edge, symbolizing strength and support. "El escudo de armas presentaba tres pilas plateadas que apuntaban hacia abajo desde el borde superior, simbolizando la fuerza y el apoyo.heraldryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHincar pilotes, apilarTo drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles."The construction crew will pile the riverbank to prevent erosion during the flood season. "El equipo de construcción hincará pilotes en la ribera del río para prevenir la erosión durante la temporada de inundaciones.architecturebuildingpropertytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHemorroides(usually in the plural) A hemorrhoid.""Sitting for long hours at my desk gave me piles." "Estar sentado durante largas horas en mi escritorio me dio hemorroides.medicinediseasebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePelo, pelajeHair, especially when very fine or short; the fine underfur of certain animals. (Formerly countable, now treated as a collective singular.)"The kitten's soft piles felt like velvet against my skin. "El suave pelaje del gatito se sentía como terciopelo contra mi piel.appearancebodyanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePelo, felpaThe raised hairs, loops or strands of a fabric; the nap of a cloth."The worn velvet couch had flattened piles, making it look old and faded. "El desgastado sofá de terciopelo tenía el pelo aplastado, lo que lo hacía parecer viejo y descolorido.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApilar, amontonarTo give a pile to; to make shaggy."The textile artist piles the rug with soft wool to create a luxurious, shaggy texture. "El artista textil apila la alfombra con lana suave para crear una textura lujosa y peluda.appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMontones, gran cantidad(piles of) A large amount of."He must earn piles of money."Debe ganar montones de dinero.amountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHemorroidesHaemorrhoids."Many women get piles when pregnant."Muchas mujeres sufren de hemorroides cuando están embarazadas.medicinediseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
