Fierro (en. Iron)

/'fjɛro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Iron metal, a chemical element of great hardness.
The iron is used to make building armor.
El fierro se utiliza para hacer armaduras de edificios.
An object or tool made of iron.
I need an iron to nail into the wall.
Necesito un fierro para clavar en la pared.
Colloquial term to refer to a firearm.
He always carries an iron on his belt.
Él siempre lleva un fierro en su cinturón.

Etymology

From Latin 'ferrum', which means iron.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make iron
Refers to doing something with a lot of effort or dedication.
hacer fierro
hot iron
It is used to describe a situation that is urgent or pressing.
fierro caliente
iron blood
It is used to describe someone who is strong or resilient in the face of adversity.
sangre de fierro

Related Words

iron
Chemical element with the symbol Fe, essential for steel manufacturing.
hierro
ferro
Related to iron, sometimes used in technical terms.
ferro

Slang Meanings

Firearm.
He always says that an iron is the best protection on the street.
Él siempre dice que un fierro es la mejor protección en la calle.
Tough or strong person.
That girl is made of iron; she can take any hit.
Esa chica es de fierro, puede soportar cualquier golpe.