Intermediate

Pala

Definition

(noun) Tool with a flat blade used for digging or moving materials like dirt or snow

“Usó una pala para quitar la nieve de la entrada.”

He used a shovel to remove the snow from the driveway.

“En el cobertizo, la pala estaba junto a las botas.”
In the shed, the shovel was next to the boots.
“Me dejaste la pala llena de barro.”
You left me the shovel covered in mud.
“A las siete, Marta cogió la pala y abrió un hueco para el rosal.”
At seven, Marta grabbed the shovel and dug a hole for the rose bush.
“Pásame la pala, que este saco pesa un montón.”
Pass me the shovel, this bag weighs a ton.

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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