Spanish word

plomo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈplomo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlead

Example

No compres juguetes con plomo.

Do not buy toys that contain lead.

Illustration for plomo (lead)

More examples

Hay plomo en el agua del grifo.

There is lead in the tap water.

Core concept

Heavy, soft gray metal used historically in plumbing, paint, and ammunition.

Common phrases

  • plomo en el agua

    lead in tap water

  • tuberías con plomo

    lead pipes

  • soldadura con plomo

    lead solder

Similar words

metal: Any metallic element or alloy, often lustrous, malleable, and a good conductor.
plata: Silvery precious metal used for jewelry, tableware, and coins, valued for bright shine.
estaño: Soft silvery-white metal commonly used in cans and solder, valued for easy melting.

Definition in Spanish

Elemento metálico pesado y maleable, usado históricamente en tuberías, pinturas y munición.

Word origin

Derives from Latin plumbum, the Roman word for the metal, and enters Spanish through Vulgar Latin.

Usage tips

  • 'Sin plomo' appears on gasoline pumps and product labels to indicate absence of added lead, and references to plomo in antiques or old toys often signal contamination concerns.

Related words

  • plomeroplumbernoun
  • plomeríaplumbingnoun

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