Acero (en. Steel)

/aˈθeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Metallic material used in construction and manufacturing of tools.

Steel is fundamental in the construction industry.

El acero es fundamental en la industria de la construcción.

Iron alloy that contains carbon and other elements.

Stainless steel does not rust easily.

El acero inoxidable no se oxida fácilmente.

Type of metal used to make kitchen utensils.

Steel knives are very sharp.

Los cuchillos de acero son muy afilados.

From Latin 'cæruleus' meaning 'dark blue', referring to the material.

stainless steel

Steel that does not rust, used in kitchen utensils.

acero inoxidable

carbon steel

Steel that mainly contains iron and carbon.

acero al carbono

structural steel

Steel used for structures, such as buildings and bridges.

acero estructural

iron

Metallic element from which steel is derived.

hierro

metal

Solid substance, generally hard and shiny, that conducts electricity and heat.

metal

Term used in youth slang to refer to something that is very durable.

That new motorcycle is pure steel.

Esa nueva moto es puro acero.

Reference to someone who is strong or withstands a lot.

That person has a heart of steel.

Esa persona tiene un corazón de acero.