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How do you say "lead" in Spanish?
el plomo
In Spanish, "lead" is el plomo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced PLOH-mo, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is plomos. Plomo refers to the metal lead.
Example sentence
El plomo es un metal pesado.
Lead is a heavy metal.
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How to remember el plomo
Plomo sounds like 'plumb' which is a tool containing lead weights for measuring.
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Questions about el plomo
How do you say "lead" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "lead" is el plomo. It is a noun.
Is el plomo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun taking el. Plural is plomos. Plomo refers to 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 es un metal pesado. (Lead is a heavy metal.).
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