Spanish word

cobre

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkoβɾe/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncopper

Example

El anillo es de cobre.

The ring is made of copper.

Illustration for cobre (copper)

More examples

La abuela cocina en una sartén de cobre.

Grandmother cooks in a copper frying pan.

Core concept

Malleable reddish metal found in wiring, plumbing, and historical coins.

Common phrases

  • olla de cobre

    copper pot

  • sartén de cobre

    copper frying pan

  • color cobre

    copper color

Similar words

plata: Silvery-white metal with bright luster, used for jewelry and tableware.
oro: Yellow precious metal with bright luster, used for jewelry and as an investment.

Definition in Spanish

Elemento metálico de color rojizo, dúctil y resistente a la corrosión, empleado en conductores eléctricos, tuberías y monedas antiguas.

Word origin

From Latin cuprum 'metal from Cyprus', the word entered Spanish via medieval Latin and Romance sound changes as cobre.

Usage tips

  • When referring to the metal, cobre is normally an uncountable noun, so say monedas de cobre rather than cobres for copper coins.

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