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How do you say "copper" in Mexican Spanish?
el cobre
In Mexican Spanish, "copper" is el cobre.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KOH-breh', with stress on the first syllable and soft c.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'cobres'. Cobre is the standard word for copper metal in Spanish.
Example sentence
El cobre es un metal muy valioso y conductor.
Copper is a very valuable and conductive metal.
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How to remember el cobre
Cobre comes from Latin 'cuprum', which is where the English element symbol Cu originates.
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Questions about el cobre
How do you say "copper" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "copper" is el cobre. It is a noun.
Is el cobre masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'cobres'. Cobre is the standard word for copper metal in Spanish.
How is el cobre used in a sentence?
Use el cobre as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El cobre es un metal muy valioso y conductor. (Copper is a very valuable and conductive metal.).
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