batería

[bat̪eˈɾia]

/[bat̪eˈɾia]/ noun

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The verdict

“batería” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #3,101 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#3,101
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings
6
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Conjunto de piezas de artillería colocadas en un paraje para hacer fuego₁₂ al enemigo.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

batería vs baterías
88% similar
batería vs baterista
67% similar
batería vs bañera
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for batería
PropertyValue
Headwordbatería
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[bat̪eˈɾia]
Letters7
Frequency rank#3,101
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs6
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “batería” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). batería lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for batería is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [bat̪eˈɾia]. Corpus data places it at rank #3,101 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 16 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for batería, with forms such as "abtería", "baetría", and "bateraí". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 6 confusable-pair relationships, "baterías", "baterista", "bañera", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is batería, spelled B-A-T-E-R-Í-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Conjunto de piezas de artillería colocadas en un paraje para hacer fuego₁₂ al enemigo.
  2. 2
    Unidad táctica del arma de artillería, que se compone de un cierto número de piezas y de los artilleros que las sirven.
  3. 3
    Obra de fortificación destinada a contener algún número de piezas de artillería reunidas y a cubierto.
  4. 4
    En los buques mayores de guerra antiguos, conjunto de cañones que hay en cada puente o cubierta₇ cuando siguen de popa a proa.
  5. 5
    Espacio o entrepuente en que los mismos cañones están colocados.
  6. 6
    Batería eléctrica, varias pilas comunicadas que producen mayor acumulación de electricidad.
  7. 7
    Conjunto de de utensilios necesarios para la cocina, comúnmente de metal.
  8. 8
    Conjunto de instrumentos de percusión utilizados en una banda u orquesta.
  9. 9
    Instrumento específico que se compone de varios instrumentos de percusión dispuestos para ser utilizados por una sola persona.
  10. 10
    En los teatros, línea de lámparas ubicadas sobre el borde del proscenio, que reemplaza a las antiguas candilejas.
  11. 11
    Petardos individuales unidos por una mecha.
  12. 12
    Conjunto de aparatos similares, ubicados próximos entre si.
  13. 13
    Acción o efecto de batir.
  14. 14
    Brecha.
  15. 15
    Cosa que hace gran impresión en el ánimo.
  16. 16
    Multitud o repetición de empeños e importunaciones para que alguna persona haga lo que se le pide.

This word in other languages

battery(English)batterie(Français)Batterie(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: abtería,baetría,bateraí,baterría,bateíra,batreía,battería,bbatería,btaería,vatería

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of batería - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

abtería2baetría2bateraí2baterría1bateíra2batreía2battería1bbatería1
Edit distance from "batería"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "batería"?
"batería" is spelled B-A-T-E-R-Í-A. The IPA pronunciation is [bat̪eˈɾia].
What does "batería" mean?
As a noun, "batería" means: Conjunto de piezas de artillería colocadas en un paraje para hacer fuego₁₂ al enemigo.
What words are commonly confused with "batería"?
"batería" is commonly confused with "baterías", "baterista", "bañera". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "batería"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "batería" is [bat̪eˈɾia]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "batería" come from?
"batería" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “batería”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is B-A-T-E-R-Í-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [bat̪eˈɾia] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “baterías” - see the side-by-side comparison. batería vs baterías
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list