Spanish Phrase
Sí, con pilas extra.
Meaning
A short, affirmative reply that confirms something should be done or taken ‘with extra batteries’. It’s often used when discussing gadgets, toys, or any device that needs power.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks if you need or have additional batteries, or when you want to confirm that a device will be supplied with spare power sources.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sí,conpilasextra.
Sí (affirmation)
‘Sí’ with an accent means ‘yes’; it is used to give a clear affirmative answer.
con (preposition)
‘con’ means ‘with’ and introduces the thing that accompanies the action or object.
pilas (noun, plural)
‘pilas’ is the plural of ‘pila’, the most common word for ‘battery’ in everyday Spanish.
extra (adjective)
‘extra’ works as an adjective placed after the noun, meaning ‘extra, spare, additional’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Vamos a llevar la linterna al campamento?
Are we taking the flashlight to the campsite?
Sí, con pilas extra.
Yes, with extra batteries.
✕Common Mistakes
Si, con pilas extra.
Missing the accent changes the meaning to ‘if’.
Sí, con pilas de extra.
‘de’ is unnecessary; the correct order is noun + adjective.
Sí, con extra pilas.
In Spanish the adjective usually follows the noun, so ‘pilas extra’ is preferred.
↔Alternatives
Sí, trae pilas de repuesto.
Yes, bring spare batteries.
Claro, con baterías adicionales.
Sure, with additional batteries.
Sí, con baterías extra.
Yes, with extra batteries.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries ‘pilas’ is the everyday word for batteries, while ‘baterías’ is more technical. The adjective ‘extra’ follows the noun (pilas extra), but you’ll also hear the phrase ‘pilas de repuesto’ (spare batteries) in many regions. Keep the accent on ‘sí’ – without it the word means ‘if’.