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How do you say "lead" in Mexican Spanish?
el plomo
In Mexican Spanish, "lead" is el plomo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PLOH-mo', with stress on the first syllable and soft p.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, plural 'plomos'. Plomo is the Spanish word for the metal lead.
Example sentence
El plomo fue usado en las tuberías antiguas.
Lead was used in old pipes.
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How to remember el plomo
Plomo sounds heavy, fitting for lead, which is one of the heaviest common metals.
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Questions about el plomo
How do you say "lead" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "lead" is el plomo. It is a noun.
Is el plomo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, plural 'plomos'. Plomo is the Spanish word for the metal lead.
How is el plomo used in a sentence?
Use el plomo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El plomo fue usado en las tuberías antiguas. (Lead was used in old pipes.).
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