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    Hierro (en. Iron)

    [ˈjɛrro]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A metal with a shiny gray color and high hardness.
    Iron is an essential component for the production of steel.
    El hierro es un componente esencial para la fabricación de acero.
    Chemical element with atomic number 26.
    Iron is used in the construction of buildings.
    El hierro se utiliza en la construcción de edificios.
    Material used to make tools or structures.
    The field plow is made of iron.
    La reja del campo está hecha de hierro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ferrum', which means iron.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give iron
    To provide or do something with determination.
    dar hierro
    to become as hard as iron
    To become inflexible or resistant in the face of a situation.
    ponerse duro como el hierro
    like iron in fire
    Description of something that is very strong or durable.
    como hierro en fuego

    Related Words

    ferromagnetism
    Property of certain materials to be magnetic.
    ferromagnetismo
    ferrosilicon
    Alloy of iron and silicon used in metallurgy.
    ferrosilicio
    forged iron
    Iron that has been worked in a hot state.
    hierro forjado

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a strong or brave person.
    That guy is iron; he fears nothing.
    Ese chico es de hierro, no le teme a nada.
    Used to describe something very difficult to break.
    This door is iron; no one can open it easily.
    Esta puerta es de hierro, nadie puede abrirla fácilmente.