Metálico (en. Metal)

/metaˈliko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is made of metal or has metallic properties.
The metallic sound of the gong resonated throughout the room.
El sonido metálico del gong resonó en toda la sala.
Description of objects that are rigid and have a shiny appearance.
The car had a metallic finish that made it stand out.
El coche tenía un acabado metálico que lo hacía destacar.
Related to a coin or bill that contains metal in its composition.
He was looking for metallic coins at the bottom of the drawer.
Buscaba monedas metálicas en el fondo del cajón.

Etymology

From the Greek 'metallon', which means 'metal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

metallic sound
sound that resembles metal.
sonido metálico
metallic coin
coin that is made of metal.
moneda metálica

Related Words

metal
Solid element, generally shiny and a good conductor of heat and electricity.
metal
metallurgy
Science that studies metals and their extraction.
metalurgia

Slang Meanings

Cash.
I need to get more cash to go out tonight.
Necesito conseguir más metálico para salir esta noche.
Reference to valuable objects.
That watch is pure cash, it's worth a fortune.
Ese reloj es puro metálico, vale una fortuna.