Bronce (en. Bronze)

/ˈbɾonse/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Metal widely used in sculptures and coins.
The statue was cast in bronze.
La estatua fue fundida en bronce.
Yellowish-brown color reminiscent of the metal from which it derives.
The painting has a bronze tone that stands out.
El cuadro tiene un tono de bronce que destaca.
Medal awarded to a third place in sports competitions.
He won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games.
Ganó la medalla de bronce en los Juegos Olímpicos.

Etymology

From the French 'bronze', which comes from the Italian 'bronzo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bronze medal
Award for third place in a competition.
medalla de bronce
to tan
Exposing the skin to the sun to darken it.
broncearse
bronze on the skin
Golden tone obtained from tanning.
bronce en la piel

Related Words

copper
Metal that is part of the bronze alloy.
cobre
tin
Metal mixed with copper to form bronze.
estaño
statue
Sculpture that is often made in bronze.
estatua

Slang Meanings

A person who tans excessively.
That guy is so tan he looks like a bronze statue.
Ese chico está tan bronce que parece una estatua de bronce.
Something that is of low quality or cheap.
That product is just bronze, not worth it.
Ese producto es solo bronce, no vale la pena.