metal

USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in the sense shown in 2).
el metal(
meh
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tahl
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. metal
La estructura del edificio está hecha de metal.The building structure is made of metal.
a. brass
Los metales eran muy estridentes y no se oía al coro.The brass was too loud and you couldn't hear the choir.
a. metal
A mi hijo le encanta esta banda de metal.My son loves this metal band.
b. heavy metal
Mi música preferida es el metal.My favorite music is heavy metal.
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