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How do you say "copper" in Spanish?
el cobre
In Spanish, "copper" is el cobre.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced KOH-breh, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is cobres. Cobre is the metallic element copper.
Example sentence
El cobre es un metal muy valioso.
Copper is a very valuable metal.
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How to remember el cobre
Cobre sounds like 'covert' and copper was a covert treasure metal for ancient civilizations.
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Questions about el cobre
How do you say "copper" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "copper" is el cobre. It is a noun.
Is el cobre masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is cobres. Cobre is the metallic element copper.
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. (Copper is a very valuable metal.).
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