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    Metálicas (en. Metallic)

    /metaˈlikas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Consisting of metal or having metallic characteristics.
    Metallic structures are commonly used in construction.
    Las estructuras metálicas son comúnmente usadas en la construcción.
    Having a shine or appearance similar to metal.
    The metallic finish of the paint gives a modern touch to the car.
    El acabado metálico de la pintura le da un toque moderno al coche.
    Referring to objects that are made entirely of metal.
    Metallic furniture is durable and easy to maintain.
    Los muebles metálicos son duraderos y fáciles de mantener.

    Etymology

    Derives from 'metal', from the Greek 'metallon' which means 'mineral, mine, metal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    metallic taste
    A taste sensation that recalls the presence of metal in the mouth.
    sabor metálico
    metallic color
    A color that reflects light as if it were made of metal.
    color metálico
    metallic sound
    A clear and resonant sound that resembles that of a metal object.
    sonido metálico

    Related Words

    metal
    Solid element, typically a conductor of electricity.
    metal
    alloy
    Combination of two or more metals.
    aleación
    to metal
    Process of shaping a metal.
    metalar

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something that is high quality or looks strong.
    That new car has a metallic look; it's very cool.
    Ese coche nuevo tiene un look metálico, es muy fresco.
    Can describe someone who is very tough or emotionally resilient.
    That girl has a metallic personality; she never lets anything affect her.
    Esa chica tiene una personalidad metálica; nunca se deja afectar por nada.