English–Spanish

“pile” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkumulo/

Example

En el jardín hay un cúmulo de hojas secas.

In the garden there is a pile of dry leaves.

Illustration for cúmulo (pile)

How to say “pile” in Spanish

“Pile” in Spanish is cúmulo.

Compact heap of gathered things.

Full entry for cúmulo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cúmulo

Después del fallo surgió un cúmulo de problemas que resolver.

After the failure, a pile of problems arose that had to be resolved.

Tips for using cúmulo

  • In everyday speech speakers often use un montón for a casual pile, so cúmulo sounds more formal or technical.

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