battery
1. A device that produces electrical power by converting chemical energy, used to power electronic devices
I need to replace the batteries in my remote control.
Preciso trocar as baterias no meu controle remoto.
2. A drum kit or percussion instrument set used in music
The drummer played an impressive solo on the battery.
O baterista tocou um solo impressionante na bateria.
3. A collection or set of similar items arranged together
A battery of tests was performed to diagnose the illness.
Uma bateria de testes foi realizada para diagnosticar a doença.
4. A military artillery unit or installation
The artillery battery was positioned on the hill.
A bateria de artilharia foi posicionada na colina.
In Brazilian culture, 'bateria' has special significance during Carnival, referring to the powerful percussion section of samba schools that drives the rhythm of the parade. The drummers and percussionists of a bateria are central to the Carnival experience, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Additionally, 'bateria' is the standard term for drum kit among Brazilian musicians.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bateria de perguntas - a barrage of questions
uma bateria de testes - a series of tests
bateria da escola de samba - the percussion section of a samba school
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