Pila

Pila

A slang term used to describe a large quantity of something, similar to saying a ton or a heap.

Chulo: Well bro, I am heading to New York (a major hub for the Dominican diaspora) to make a Pila of cash. Emilio: Dude, you know, do not forget about me, I am here through thick and thin, leave me my cut too.

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República Dominicanaby AnónimoJanuary 19, 2008

Score:+36

Pila

A ton, a lot, or a large amount of something.

Bro, we have to hustle for pila of cash.

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• #mucho
• #un-lote
• #una-balsa
• #pila

República Dominicanaby El BryanMay 13, 2009

Score:+17

Pila

A colloquial and sometimes derogatory nickname used in Bolivia for Paraguayans. It is a shortening of pata pila, which translates to barefoot, historically referring to those who did not have shoes (a term commonly associated with Paraguayan soldiers during the Chaco War).

The pilas play soccer really well, so tomorrow's match against Paraguay is going to be tough.

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Boliviaby Kolla PaceñaApril 30, 2018

Score:+13

Pila

An expression used to tell someone to stay alert, watch out, or pay close attention. It is also used as a command to hurry up or to stay focused (literally meaning batteries, suggesting you need to be powered up or sharp).

¡Pilas! with the suitcase, there are a lot of thieves loose in this terminal!

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Colombiaby Parcero PaisaSeptember 13, 2018

Score:+9

Pila

A very common everyday term in Uruguay used to describe a large amount or number of something. It is equivalent to saying a lot, a ton, or loads.

What a bummer: I have pila of homework left to finish this weekend.

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Uruguayby AnónimoAugust 7, 2019

Score:+1

Pila

Refers to an intense fixation or temporary obsession with a specific activity or interest. It describes a state of being completely hooked on something and dedicating all one's time to it.

Ever since the World Cup started, Jorge caught a huge pila for soccer and does not miss a single match.

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El Salvadorby AnónimoDecember 8, 2018

Score:+0

Pila

A battery used to power an electronic device or object.

Dang, man, the radio's pila are running out.

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• #pila
• #pilas

República Dominicanaby AnónimoDecember 15, 2008

Score:-1