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“iron” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoplancha · planchar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjero/

Example

El puente está hecho de hierro.

The bridge is made of iron.

Illustration for hierro (iron)

How to say “iron” in Spanish

“Iron” in Spanish is hierro.

Heavy gray metal used for bridges and tools.

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

Example sentences with hierro

Mi médico me recomendó tomar un suplemento de hierro.

My doctor recommended that I take an iron supplement.

Tips for using hierro

  • To say that something is made of iron Spanish commonly uses 'de hierro' and the nutrient sense appears in phrases like 'deficiencia de hierro' or 'suplemento de hierro'.

Other Spanish words for “iron”

¿Dónde está la plancha?

Where is the iron?

¿Puedes planchar mis pantalones, por favor?

Can you iron my pants, please?

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