shovel
/ˈʃʌvəl/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
una herramienta con un mango largo y una hoja ancha, usada para mover tierra, nieve u otros materiales.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Necesito comprar una pala nueva para el jardín.”
“¿Podrías ayudarme a palear la nieve de la entrada?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.